Decision comes as Ankara continues to ignore warnings from NATO ally over procurement of missile defense system

Blue and White MK warns that Turkey, Iran can 'learn how to neutralize America’s most advanced weaponry' if delivery of stealth fighters goes forward

Key congressional committees express dismay after air defense systems begin arriving in Ankara, say Erdogan chose Putin over NATO

Delivery moves Ankara closer to possible sanctions and new standoff with Washington, which has argued the weapon is incompatible with NATO systems and a threat to its F-35s

Statement comes after Washington threatened to remove Ankara from F-35 fighter jet program and have pilots kicked off training course and expelled from US over purchase from Russia

Turkish leader gives no timeframe for arrival of missile defense system that is fraying ties with Washington

'It's not good,' US president says of S-400 deal during meeting with his Turkish counterpart at G20; Turkey refusing to backtrack despite American threats

Acting defense secretary tells Ankara counterpart Washington will halt F-35 sale if S-400 deal goes ahead, but meeting ends without breakthrough

Turkish president declares purchase of Russian air defense missile system, which has angered Washington, is 'directly related to our sovereignty'

Turkish president says he has 'good' relations with US leader, is sure they can agree that sanctions over purchase of Russian air defense missiles is not 'suitable'