The two most important American weapons systems NATO is eager to have

At the 2026 NATO summit, discussions included the potential sale of F-35 stealth fighters to Turkey and a Patriot missile production license to Ukraine. The Trump administration has signaled support for both transfers. Turkey has sought F-35 access for years following its removal from the F-35 program in 2019, while Ukraine has requested domestic Patriot production capability to sustain air defense operations.

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