Turkey to take missile decision after elections

Ankara has put off its final decision on a disputed, multi-billion dollar contract for the acquisition of the country’s first long-range air and anti-missile defense system.

Senior defense procurement officials said the government was reluctant to make a decision until after parliamentary elections on June 7.

“Talks with all three bidders are in progress but there is every indication that a decision will have to be made by the new government,” a senior official said.

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