The F-16 Block 70 first flight in January 2023. [Courtesy: Lockheed Martin]
Key Takeaways:
The State Department approved significant military sales, including $23 billion in F-16 fighters and upgrades for Turkey and nearly $9 billion in F-35 jets for Greece.
These approvals were announced hours after Turkey ratified Sweden's application to join NATO, linking the two events.
The sales are expected to significantly expand NATO air power and enhance the defense capabilities and interoperability of both allied nations.
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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