The F-16 Block 70 first flight in January 2023. [Courtesy: Lockheed Martin]
Key Takeaways:
The U.S. State Department approved the potential sale of $23 billion in F-16 fighter jets and upgrades to Turkey, and nearly $9 billion in F-35 jets to Greece.
These significant military sales, aimed at expanding NATO air power and improving interoperability, were announced shortly after Turkey ratified Sweden's entry into the alliance.
The F-16s will modernize Turkey's aging fleet, while the F-35s are expected to enhance Greece's air capabilities, with deliveries anticipated to begin in 2027-28 for Greece.
The State Department has given the green light for the possible $23 billion sale of F-16 fighters to Turkey and nearly $9 billion sale of F-35 jets to Greece.
The purchase approvals, announced late Friday, set the stage for a significant expansion of NATO air power and came hours after Turkey ratified its approval of Sweden joining the alliance.
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