S-400

Despite US threats:

Russia begins supplying S-400 Air Defense Systems to India

TEHRAN, Nov. 14 (MNA) – Russia has started delivering the S-400 Triumf surface-to-air missile systems to India, the deliveries are going as planned, Director of the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation (FSMTC) said.

Russia might help Turkey to create 5th-generation fighter jet

TEHRAN, Nov. 14 (MNA) – Moscow is in talks with Ankara about assistance in developing a fifth-generation fighter aircraft, Russian Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation Director Dmitry Shugayev said on Sunday.

Turkish president:

US proposed F-16 sales to Turkey in return for F-35 project

TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday that the United States has proposed the sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey in return for its investment in the F-35 programme.

Russia, Turkey to sign S-400 deal by year-end

TEHRAN, Aug. 25 (MNA) – Russia and Turkey could sign a new contract which would allow Ankara to acquire additional units of the S-400 missile system, CEO of Moscow's arms exporter Rosoboronexport, Alexander Mikheev, noted on Wednesday.

Russia, Turkey to ink new deal on S-400 delivery soon

TEHRAN, Aug. 23 (MNA) – A new contract with Turkey on the delivery of Russian-made S-400 medium-to-long-range anti-aircraft missile systems may be signed soon, Russian media have quoted the CEO of the state arms exporter Rosoboronexport as saying.

New upgrades to improve Bavar-373 to S400 level

TEHRAN, Aug. 23 (MNA) – An official with the Iranian Defense Ministry says the homemade Bavar-373 missile system will soon receive upgrades.

US practices bombing S-400 batteries in ‘African Lion’ drill

TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) – The US military practiced bombing S-400 batteries in controversial ‘African Lion’ war games in Morocco.

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India, Russia determined to implement S-400 agreement

TEHRAN, Jun. 10 (MNA) – The delivery schedule of the much-awaited S-400 air defence system will not be impacted by the pandemic, Russia's Ambassador to India Nikolay R. Kudashev said on Thursday.

Turkey slams calls for not using Russian S-400 defense system

TEHRAN, Jun. 01 (MNA) – Turkey considers other countries’ calls against using S-400 surface-to-air missile systems purchased from Russia as unacceptable, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said during his visit to Athens on Monday.

US presents 'alternatives' to Turkey on S-400 system

TEHRAN, May 29 (MNA) – The US has presented "alternatives" to Turkey in order to lift sanctions imposed on the country over the acquisition of the Russian-made S-400 missile system, US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman said.

PNT notifies Ankara of Turkey's removal from F-35 program

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – The United States has officially notified Turkey that it has been removed from the F-35 fighter jet programme, state-run Anadolu news agency reported on Wednesday, citing a Pentagon official.

Biden admin. threatens Turkey over S-400 missile system

TEHRAN, Feb. 06 (MNA) – US government under President Joe Biden has maintained a tough stance against Turkey over its purchase of the Russian S-400 missile defense system.

Ankara, Moscow agree on 2nd S-400 system purchase

TEHRAN, Jan. 11 (MNA) – Turkish Defense Industry President Demir's S-400 statement announced on Monday that his country has an agreement to purchase the second S400 system from Russia.

Turkey, US to set up working group on S-400: Cavusoglu

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – Turkey and the United States have created a joint working group in connection with Ankara's purchase of Russian S-400 air defence systems, and the countries are already engaged in technical negotiations, Turkish FM said.

Ex-US defense chief urges Biden to Punish Germany, Turkey

TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) – A former US defense secretary has urged US President-elect Joe Biden to take "punitive" action against NATO allies over trade with Russia and use economic power against China.

Zarif strongly condemns US sanctions against Turkey

TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has strongly condemned the US’ sanctions imposed on Turkey’s defense sector.

US offering Patriot missiles if S-400 not operated: Erdogan

TEHRAN, Mar. 11 (MNA) – Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan says the United States has offered to sell Turkey its Patriot missile defense system if Ankara promises not to operate a rival Russian system, in what he called a significant softening in Washington’s position.

Turkey to test Russian S-400 systems despite US condemnations

TEHRAN, Nov. 25 (MNA) – Turkey has announced it will test the S-400 missile defense systems it purchased from Russia in Ankara on Monday and Tuesday as the row with the US deepens.

Turkey not to give up on Russia’s S-400: Erdogan

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – The Turkish president said that his country will not stop using Russian S-400 air defense system to acquire US Patriots.

Russia, Turkey in talks for extra S-400 deliveries

TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (MNA) – Russia said Wednesday it had completed the deliveries of S-400 missile defense systems to Turkey, and the two sides are in talks for a new deal.

Russia accomplishes 2nd stage of S-400 missile system components

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – Turkish Defense Ministry announced on Sunday Russia has completed the second stage of delivery of S-400 air defence missile system components to Turkey.

Bavar 373 stronger than S300: Rouhani

TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) – “Much similar to S400, the unveiled home-made Bavar-373 missile defense system is stronger than S300 system,” Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on the official unveiling ceremony of the missile defense system on Thursday.

Erdogan calls US sanctions on Iran ‘ineffective’

TEHRAN, Aug. 06 (MNA) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Tuesday that US sanctions on Iran are ineffective.

S-400 supplies to Turkey ‘first shot’ in region: Russian MP

TEHRAN, Jul. 14 (MNA) – Russia and the Middle East will continue cooperating in the sphere of deliveries of Russian armament to the region, Head of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the State Duma Leonid Slutsky said on Sunday.

Russia starts delivery of S-400 to Turkey as US ramps up pressure on Ankara over deal

TEHRAN, Jul. 12 (MNA) – Turkey has received the first shipment of S-400 air defense missile system equipment from Moscow, defying pressure from Washington to scrap the arms deal with Russia.

Russia sends S-400 missile system to Turkey

TEHRAN, Jul. 09 (MNA) – Russia dispatched its S-400 missile systems to Turkey on Monday night, and the cargo is expected to be delivered on Tuesday, sources said.

Iran has made no request for Russian S-400: FM spox

TEHRAN, Jun. 10 (MNA) – Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas Mousavi said Mon. that Iran has made no request for the purchase of S-400 air defense systems from Russia.

Moscow says no request received from Tehran for S-400 purchase

TEHRAN, Jun. 07 (MNA) – Russia has not received any requests from Iran for delivering its S-400 air defense systems, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Yury Borisov said on Friday.

Turkey not in talks with US over S-400 delivery delay or suspension: FM Cavusoglu

TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – The Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu has said that his country is not discussing postponement or suspension of the delivery of the Russian-made S-400 missile defense systems.