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ESSM Block 2 Intercepts Aerial Target
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Israel Denies UAE Delegation’s F-35 visit claims
July 10, 2018New Era with New Playmaker: F-35
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In the framework of the program, in which it participates as partner since 1999, Turkey received its first aircraft with tail no. 18-001 following a modest ceremony in Fort Worth, USA. With Turkish defence industry sector actively taking part in the production process, the F-35 aircraft will spend some more days in the United States for pilot training. They will arrive Turkey in late 2019 or early 2020 to be deployed in their duty stations.