Militarov wrote:
They will surely build it, however we need to see how operations with it will go. Such ships are fairly expencive to operate as we all know. Tho i dont think Turks will allow it to become port queen.
80% of the cost of it will be paid in foreign currency as most of their military purchases are made which is putting a strain on their current accounts deficit. They would be wise to forgo purchasing the F-35 as that expense may be the straw that breaks the camel's back.