The Pentagon is working with the F-35 prime contractors to identify alternative sources for the parts Turkish industry produces for the Joint Strike Fighter, as the Defense Department’s acquisition chief says there will be “no major disruptions” if DOD can stick to its plan to remove Turkish industry from the program by early next year. The Pentagon has begun “unwinding” Turkey from the F-35 program because of its purchase of the Russian S-400 air defense system. While DOD officials say...
