Why Does Trump's F-35 Message Bother Greece?

Following Trump's message that Turkey may be re-admitted to the F-35 program at the NATO Summit, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis avoided directly evaluating Trump's words, emphasizing 'good neighborly relations' within NATO.The Greek Prime Minister stated, 'I will not comment on the statements made yesterday. The only thing I can say is that an alliance must be based on the principle of good neighborly relations.'According to the evaluation of Retired Rear Admiral Ali Deniz Kutluk, it is not possible to interpret Trump's statements on F-35 sales to Turkey as a definitive policy change at this stage:

This issue has no direct relation to the NATO Summit. Any evaluations made at this stage will largely remain speculative, as there is no concrete development. Mitsotakis' statements primarily contain messages aimed at Greek domestic politics.

Kutluk stated, 'A country that talks about good neighborly relations does not form alliances with Israel and France against Turkey, nor does it arm the islands in violation of international agreements':

A country that speaks of good neighborly relations does not form alliances with Israel and France against Turkey, nor does it arm the islands in violation of international agreements.

Kutluk's evaluation highlighted significant changes in the defense industry equation compared to when Turkey was removed from the F-35 program:

Initially, Turkey was a partner with a production share and offset worth around $10-15 billion. However, the conditions have completely changed today.

Retired Rear Admiral Ali Deniz Kutluk argued that the technical changes made to the F-35 program over the years have significantly increased dependence on the US:

The program has deviated from its original design point. Turkey is at a different point today. F-16 modernization, Eurofighter, and KAAN projects have come to the forefront. The ship has sailed regarding the F-35.

Kutluk also pointed out that debates about the F-35's low visibility capability have resurfaced, suggesting that the program no longer holds the strategic importance it once had for Turkey:

It has been understood through the F-35s downed by Iran that the low visibility feature of the F-35 is an urban legend. It's a hopeless case.