US Approves F-16 Jet Sales to Turkey Amid NATO Developments
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The US has expressed support for Turkey's military modernization, including the purchase of 40 new F-16 fighter jets, in a phone call between Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Turkish Defense Minister Yasar Guler. However, some members of Congress, such as Senator Bob Menendez, have raised concerns over Turkey's blocking of Sweden's NATO membership, its human rights record, and its relations with Greece. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has stated that the ratification of Sweden's NATO membership and the purchase of F-16 jets should not be linked.
- US moves on F-16 jets for Turkey after Sweden NATO U-turn DW (English)
- U.S. Clears Path for F-16 Sales to Turkey Amid NATO Expansion The Wall Street Journal
- US Sen. Menendez says he is talking with Biden administration on F-16 sales to Turkey Yahoo News
- US to move forward with transfer of F-16 jets to Turkey Reuters
- US to advance Turkey's F-16 sales as Sweden's NATO bid moves forward Al-Monitor
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