Turkey Defies NATO and Buys Russian S-400 SAMs
After long and intense negotiations, both Russia and Turkey have confirmed the controversial air defense deal.
An S-400 SAM launcher vehicle rolls though Moscow during a military parade. (Photo: Vladimir Karnozov)
An S-400 SAM launcher vehicle rolls though Moscow during a military parade. (Photo: Vladimir Karnozov)

The controversial purchase of Almaz-Antei S-400 Triumph long-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) systems has been confirmed by both Ankara and Moscow. According to Russian wire agencies, the value of the deal exceeds $2 billion, whereas Turkish sources give it as $2.5 billion. This makes it the biggest Russian weapons sales for a NATO member state to date. Reportedly, a first pair of S-400 batteries will be shipped to the customer within two years of contract signing, and two more will be produced locally under license. 


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