Baku, Azerbaijan, Nov. 22
By Rufiz Hafizoglu – Trend:
Turkey will receive the first S-400 Triumph air defense systems from Russia in 2019, the Turkish media quoted the National Defense Minister Nurettin Canikli as saying Nov. 22.
Canikli added that Turkey has every right to ensure its security by acquiring the S-400 Triumph systems.
Earlier, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Russia and Turkey are negotiating terms of a loan for the purchase of S-400 Triumph.
Reportedly, Turkey will buy several S-400 Triumph systems for $2.5 billion.
Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow was ready to sell the S-400 Triumph systems to Ankara, but the issue of localization of production in Turkey would depend on the readiness of Turkey's industry.
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