Greece says US selling F-35s to Erdogan is concerning, demands security guarantees from Ankara
Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias said Greece "would not welcome" Turkey receiving either F-35 fighter jets or engines for its next-generation Turkish "Kaan" combat aircraft
Assessment
Greece is escalating a security complaint as the U.S. considers a major arms sale to Turkey. The demand for formal guarantees from Ankara signals frayed trust between NATO allies with a history of military tension. Whether Washington prioritizes alliance cohesion or bilateral leverage will determine if the deal proceeds.