Russian-made S-400 missile system will be made ready in October, President of Turkey’s Defense Industry said on Wednesday.
"The delivery will begin in July 2019, and the system will be activated around October," İsmail Demir said in an interview to Turkish broadcaster NTV.
The S-400 is Russia's most advanced long-range anti-aircraft missile system, with the ability to carry three types of missiles capable of destroying targets, including ballistic and cruise missiles.
Ankara is also planning to purchase 100 F-35 fighter jets from the U.S. pending congressional approval. Thirty fighter jets have already been approved for purchase.
Washington, however, has expressed reluctance to accept Turkey's purchase of the S-400 system, saying the system might obtain confidential information on the fighter jets, including their detection range and operation mode.
