Minister of National Defense Yaşar Güler, in his statement to the local television channel, said that the country’s government has completed negotiations with the USA regarding the purchase of fourth generation F-16 Block 70 warplanes. CNN Turk.
The material indicates that Ankara plans to purchase 40 aircraft from American manufacturers. Also, according to journalists, Washington can provide assistance to the republic in the modernization of its existing aircraft.
At the same time, the authors of the publication noted that there is a high probability that the parties will make a positive decision on the implementation of this transaction. In response, the head of the Turkish military department expressed hope that the delivery of F-16s to the country would begin in the near future.
As the Minister noted, one of the most important factors for the successful completion of the negotiations was the absence of mutual restrictive measures between the states. He also added that Ankara trusts Washington’s high assessment of its power and role in the region.
15 December President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan saidHe said he had a phone conversation with his American counterpart Joe Biden. During the meeting, the owner of the White House assured the president of the republic that he was positive about the sale of F-16 Block 70 fighter jets.
Previously Türkiye requested The United States will approve an agreement to sell F-16 fighter jets in exchange for Sweden joining NATO.
Source: Gazeta
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