Turkey says its S-400 air defense system ready for use if needed

Türkiye's defense minister said Tuesday that the S- 400 missile defense system acquired from Russia is ready for action and will be utilized if the country is threatened.

Speaking to the Turkish parliament's planning and budget committee in the capital Ankara, Hulusi Akar said "the S-400 is in place and ready for use.”

“If any threats arise, we will decide where and how to use it,” Akar added.

Answering questions regarding the S-400 long-range defense system, he said: "We do not have a problem with the S-400."