US-Turkey F-35 Sale & CAATSA Sanctions, Legislative Conditions Unmet as of Aug 2026

Turkey continues to seek F-35 aircraft and CAATSA sanctions relief, but the State Department confirmed in July 2026 that Turkey has 'not yet met' statutory conditions requiring disposal of its Russian S-400 system before any transfer can proceed. The Trump Administration has expressed openness to a sale, while Congress retains oversight leverage over arms transfer approvals and existing sanctions architecture.