The US State Department confirmed that Türkiye has signed a letter of offer and acceptance for the purchase of F-16 warplanes from the United States.
Türkiye plans to acquire 40 new F-16 Block 70 fighter jets and 79 modernization kits to upgrade its existing fleet. The US administration expressed support for the $20 billion sale after Türkiye approved Sweden’s NATO membership, with President Joe Biden urging Congress to approve the deal.