Turkey signed a $23bn contract with the US for 40 new F-16 warplanes and upgrades for 79 existing jets.

Turkey and the US have signed a contract for the sale of F-16 warplanes following months of negotiations, with Turkey set to receive 40 new F-16s and upgrades for 79 existing jets. The $23 billion deal was greenlit by Washington and hailed as "a major step forward" by the State Department. The agreement underscores the US's commitment to security partnership with Turkey.

June 13, 2024
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