In the meantime, Ankara, which first directed towards China and then paid up to Russia to buy Patriot's counterparts S-400s, is at a new crossroads following the US's decision. While the US turned its back to the Turkey in 2013 where Turkey demanded for purchase of Patriot, six years later the US gave the green light to Turkey for Patriot purchase. In the meantime, Ankara, which first directed towards China and then paid up to Russia to buy Patriot's counterparts S-400s, now has to find a new source of $ 3.5 billion for the Patriots.
The US State Department gave approval to the $ 3.5 billion worth of Patriot air and missile defense systems sales to Turkey. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency, affiliated to the US Department of Defense (Pentagon), made a written statement regarding the approval of the sale. Approval of the sale, expressed Turkey's air defense capabilities will gain significant flexibility.
From Russia, it came to an explanation for the approval of the US Patriot system sales Turkey. In a statement, reportedly will not affect the S-400 missile deal between Turkey and Russia with the consent of the United States. The statement, the sale of S-400s will be completed in all conditions were expressed. US and Russian missile sale to Turkey of each other as separate operations, the statement, "The information about Russian missiles in Turkey would not consider sharing with the United States" the statement said.
Patriot's $ 3.5 billion, S-400 defense system will cost $ 2 billion to Turkey. Washington and Ankara need to be approved by the US Senate in order to negotiate the Patriot. US Senate, had put in the production process of Turkey in Ankara also blocked the sale of F-35 where.