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Biden administration seeks Congress approval for small weapons deal to Turkey -sources

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The Biden administration has informally reached out to the U.S. Congress to seek approval for a proposed sale of missiles to Turkey. The weapons package was an existing request by Ankara, and includes AIM-120 medium-range air-to-air and sidewinder missiles. The notification to Congress is part of an informal process that gives lawmakers the opportunity to question or quash potential weapons sales.
2 months ago·Washington, United States

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Biden administration seeks Congress approval for small weapons deal to Turkey -sources

The Biden administration has informally reached out to the U.S. Congress to seek approval for a proposed sale of missiles and equipment upgrades to NATO ally Turkey, sources familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.

2 months ago·United Kingdom
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IBTimes

Biden Administration Seeks Congress Approval For Small Weapons Deal To Turkey

The Biden administration has informally reached out to the U.S. Congress to seek approval for a proposed sale of missiles and equipment upgrades to NATO ally Turkey, sources familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. The weapons package was an existing request by Ankara, and includes AIM-120 medium-range air-to-air and sidewinder missiles, as well as hardware and software updates for F-16 fighter jets, sources said.

2 months ago·United States
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Business Insider

Biden moves to strike US arms deal with Turkey, report says, as Erdogan uses Ukraine peacemaker role to restore reputation in DC

Turkey has since last year been trying to get the US to approve two deals which would see it buy 40 F-16 fighter jets and parts.

2 months ago·United States
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Anadolu Ajansı

Biden administration presses Congress for approval of F-16 sale to Turkiye: Report

$6B deal includes sale of 40 new F-16V jets, updated kits for aircraft in Turkish Air Forces inventory - Anadolu Agency

2 months ago·Turkey
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Al Arabiya

Biden admin seeks Congress approval for small weapons deal to Turkey: Reuters

The Biden administration has informally reached out to the US Congress to seek approval for a proposed sale of missiles and equipment upgrades to NATO ally

2 months ago·Saudi Arabia
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Wall Street Journal

WSJ News Exclusive | Biden Administration Asks Congress to Approve New Weapons Deal With Turkey

The move sets up a showdown with lawmakers over a proposal to sell more of the aircraft to Ankara as it seeks to recalibrate ties with Washington.

2 months ago·New York, United States
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