It seems that the Russians and Americans both want to sell Turkey anti-air weapons. The Russians remain on target to deliver the S-400 which is a well-respected weapon that not just Turkey is buying. The US has finally gotten around to authorizing the $3.5 billion sale of the Patriot to Turkey. The argument for the Patriot is that it is more compatible with NATO weaponry, not that it is technically superior. Turkey passed on the Patriot twice before though that may be as much because they couldn't be assured of getting the Patriot, or the version they wanted.
So, we have to wonder why Turkey needs this amount of anti-air and missile capability. They certainly don't need S-400s and Patriots too. The amount of equipment they are buying with the Patriot could make Turkey safe from what? Are they expecting an attack from Syria? Jordan? The Kurds have no aircraft and not much defense against air attack. So, who is Turkey worried about?
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