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The Turkish National Defense Ministry announced on Thursday that the United States has offered to sell Türkiye 40 new F-16 Block 70 fighter jets.
This offer, which was presented in the form of a "Draft Offer and Letter of Acceptance," also includes the modernization of Türkiye's existing fleet of 79 F-16s to the Block 70 standard, along with necessary ammunition and equipment.
The development comes in response to Türkiye's request in October 2021 for 40 new F-16s and 79 modernization kits.
The acceptance of the draft offer represents a significant milestone in Turkey's efforts to bolster its air force capabilities through strategic partnerships with the United States.
Details regarding the timeline and implementation of the procurement and modernization initiatives are expected to be clarified in the coming weeks as both parties work to finalize the agreement.
This development underscores Ankara's dedication to ensuring a robust and modernized defense infrastructure in alignment with its national security objectives. (ILKHA)
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