Turkey scales back $23 billion F-16 deal with US
- Türkiye has scaled down its planned $23 billion acquisition by scrapping the purchase of 79 modernization kits for its existing F-16 fleet.
- The updated deal includes 40 new F-16 Block 70 Viper jets for $7 billion, with $1.4 billion already paid.
- This decision reflects the geopolitical entanglements impacting US-Turkey relations, as Turkey approved Sweden's NATO membership after securing the F-16 deal.
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Turkey to scale down $23 bln F-16 jet deal with US
Turkey has reduced its planned $23 billion acquisition of an F-16 fighter jet package from the United States, scrapping the purchase of 79 modernisation kits for its existing fleet, Defence Minister Yasar Guler said late on Tuesday. NATO member Turkey earlier this year secured a deal to procure 40 F-16 fighter jets and 79 modernisation kits for its existing F-16s from the United States, after a long-delayed process. "An initial payment has been …
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Türkiye’s Defense Minister Yasar Guler announced a significant reduction in the country’s planned $23 billion F-16 package with the United States. Speaking at budget session in parliament, Guler said Türkiye has scrapped its purchase of 79 modernization kits, choosing instead to rely on the capabilities of Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) for fleet upgrades. RecommendedAmerica heads to polls with millions voting in US presidential electionsTu…
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