Our allies and friends insist that we do not give them the equipment we pay for.

Axar.az reports that the statement came from Turkish National Defense Minister Hulusi Akar.

He protested against allies, especially the United States, who have not fulfilled their obligations under the F-35 program:

"Despite all efforts, there are serious concerns about this issue. No embargoes or threats are mentioned, but sometimes bureaucratic, sometimes financial, and sometimes climatic conditions and epidemics," he said.