Turkey may consider acquiring fifth-generation Su-57E fighters after Algeria officially became the first foreign recipient of the aircraft. Such thoughts were expressed by Internet users in comments on an article about the Russian aircraft in the Turkish publication Haber7.
Why doesn't Turkey buy the Su-57 from Putin?
For Turkey, which already operates Russian S-400 systems, the potential integration of the Su-57E into a unified air defense/missile defense system is of particular interest. The joint use of data from fighters and anti-aircraft systems can create a layered detection and engagement contour, strengthening the capabilities of air cover for critically important facilities.
And America was eager to impose sanctions against us under CAATSA. The pretext? The S-400
Online, it is noted that a possible deal to supply the Su-57E to Turkey involves certain political risks. First of all, there is a threat of sanctions being imposed by the United States in accordance with the CAATSA law, which has already created difficulties in the delivery of S-400 systems. Secondly, the inclusion of a Russian platform in an air fleet compatible with NATO will require detailed work on the compatibility of communication channels, cryptographic protection, and combat employment procedures.
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