Turkey Confirms Contract Signed with US for F-16 fighter jets

Turkey Confirms Contract Signed with US for F-16 fighter jets. This development marks a significant step forward in the long-standing negotiations between the two NATO allies. The confirmation came shortly after the U.S. State Department announced that Turkey had signed a letter of offer and acceptance for the Lockheed Martin-made warplanes. According to the Turkish […]

Turkey Steps Closer to Procurement of New F-16 Fighter Jets

Turkey Steps Closer to Procurement of New F-16 Fighter Jets from the United States. U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Jeffrey Flake announced the development, citing a statement from the State Department’s Bureau of Political-Military Affairs. “Today marks an important step forward in Turkey’s purchase of the latest-generation F-16 Block 70 fighter jets and upgrades to its […]

Sweden to Send AWACS and Missiles to Ukraine Ahead of F-16s

Sweden to Send AWACS and Missiles to Ukraine Ahead of F-16s that will include Swedish-made Saab 340 AEW&C airborne early warning and control (AWACS) aircraft, American AIM-120 AMRAAM air to air missiles, air defense systems, tanks, armored personnel carriers and artillery ammunition, according to Swedish Defense Minister Paul Junson. AWACS for Ukrainian Air Defense Junson […]

US Pushes F-16 Sale to Argentina to Counter JF-17 Deal

The Argentinian defense ministry allocated US$664 million in September 2021 to acquire 12 new fighter jets to replace its aging fleet. With the UK imposing an arms embargo on Argentina after the Falklands War, the country’s options were limited. Argentina explored acquiring Russian-built MiG-29s or MiG-35s, the joint China-Pakistan JF-17 fighter, or India’s indigenous LCA […]