"US Congress Approves Sale of F-16 Fighter Jets to Turkey Following NATO Decision"
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President Biden urges Congress to approve the sale of 40 F-16 fighter jets to Turkey, valued at roughly $20 billion, following the Turkish parliament's ratification of Sweden's NATO accession. The sale, which includes 80 modernization kits, had been stalled due to Turkey's blockade of Sweden's NATO bid. Lawmakers have raised concerns over human rights issues and Turkey's use of the weapons systems, but the Biden administration is pushing for the sale to proceed.
- Biden urges Congress to approve Turkey F-16 sale Defense News
- Senate Democrat permits F-16 sales to Turkey following approval of Sweden into NATO The Hill
- State Dept. Tells Congress It Has Approved Sale of F-16 Jets to Turkey The New York Times
- Lawmakers greenlight F-16s for Turkey after Erdoğan approved Sweden's NATO bid POLITICO
- US approves F-16 fighter jet sale to Turkey, F-35s to Greece after Turkey OKs Sweden's entry to NATO WOODTV.com
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