NATO running out of combat aircraft?
NATO has asked Turkey to send F-16 fighter jets to patrol airspace over the Baltic countries several months earlier than scheduled, Bloomberg reported, citing sources.
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Eurofighter Typhoon fighters to arrive in Turkey in days
Turkish Defense Minister Yasar Guler said Turkish officers were set out to inspect two Eurofighter destroyers that would arrive in Ankara this week. “Talks on the supply of the Eurofighters continue in a positive …
Erdoğan speak about Biden's promise to resolve F-16 issue
The leaders of Türkiye and the USA discussed the situation with the supply of F-16s. According to Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the US President promised him to resolve the problem within the next month.
Turkey signs deal to buy U.S. F-16s
Turkey has signed an agreement with the United States to purchase F-16 fighter jets, the Turkish Defense Ministry …
Türkiye intends to purchase U.S. F-16 jets for $23 bln
The U.S. State Department welcomed Turkey’s signing of an official letter that certifies the sale for an estimated $23 billion sale package that includes …
Turkey receives U.S. letters approving F-16 jets deal
The Turkish Ministry of National Defense said that Ankara received a letter of approval and a proposal from the United States for the acquisition of F-16 fighter jets, Turkey's defence ministry spokesperson said. …
U.S. approves sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey - Erdogan
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has confirmed that the U.S. Congress has given a go-ahead to the sale of F-16 fighter jets to Ankara. "We are pleased that our request regarding F-16s ended with a positive …
US Congress approves supply of F-16 fighter jets to Türkiye
Türkiye is closer to purchasing 40 new F-16 fighter jets from the United States and upgrading nearly 80 of its existing aircraft. The US Congress did not object to the decision to sell the F-16. This decision was made by the State Department two weeks ago.
Türkiye in no hurry to let Sweden into NATO
Ankara will not rush to admit Sweden to NATO
Türkiye expects U.S. to keep promises on F-16 sale
Türkiye expects Washington to fulfill its commitments on the sale of F-16 fighter jets to Ankara, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said during his phone …
Turkey expects fighter jets in return for approving Sweden's NATO bid
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expects the United States to respond in kind and sell Ankara F-16 fighter jets after the Turkish parliament approved Sweden’s NATO membership bid. Speaking to reporters upon his return from a …
F-16 fighters upgraded in Türkiye
The first upgraded F-16s were handed over to the Turkish Air Force
Türkiye to put on pause F-16 acquisition issue
According to the Turkish presidential administration, Ankara would not lose anything if the issue of F-16 fighters acquisition is put aside for the next 10 years
Ankara: U.S. move on F-16 sales 'positive step'
Ankara welcomes the U.S. Senate's removal of two provisions that were set to restrict the sale of F-16 fighter jets to Türkiye, presidential spokesman Ibrahim Kalin said. "(This is) something in our favor. We see this as a …
Two conditions on F-16 sales to Türkiye dropped from US NDAA bill
Two provisions that were set to restrict the sale of F-16 fighter jets to Türkiye in the U.S. Senate version of the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) bill have been removed, sources said Tuesday. The U.S. Senate …
These Middle East states are ordering a lot of advanced fighter jets
States across the Middle East are ordering large numbers of the best 4.5-generation fighter jets the United States and Europe have on the market. Recent orders unequivocally demonstrate how the proliferation of advanced weaponry into that …
Media: Türkiye to find replacement for American F-16 fighters
Türkiye will take care of itself if it does not receive the F-16 fighter jets promised by the USA, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said today in an interview with PBS TV channel, Turkish newspaper Yeni Şafak writes. …
Greece's S-300 air defense system harassed Turkish F-16 jets
Turkish jets carrying out missions over the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean were harassed by a Greek S-300 air defense system, according to Turkish Defense Ministry sources. Turkish jets were "radar locked" on Aug. 23 on a …
Greece harasses Turkish F-16 jets over Aegean Sea
Turkish planes taking part in a NATO mission over the Aegean Sea were harassed by Greek F-16 jets, Turkish National Defense Ministry sources said Thursday. The sources, requesting anonymity due to restrictions on speaking to the media, …
Turkish delegation heads to U.S. for F-16 jets talks
A Turkish military delegation headed to the US on Monday for talks on the sale of F-16 fighter jets to Türkiye. "In order to carry out the F-16 procurement and modernization as soon as possible, the technical delegation of the …
