US Senator aims to block $20 billion F-16 deal with NATO member Turkiye
1 year, 11 months ago

US Senator aims to block $20 billion F-16 deal with NATO member Turkiye

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In October 2021 Turkiye asked the United States to buy 40 new F-16 fighter jets and 80 modernisation kits for its existing fleet. The State Department, according to a Reuters report, on 12 January informed the Senate and House committees that it intended to proceed with the proposed deal New Delhi: Accusing the President of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan of ‘undermining international law’, a key senate member has vowed to block the Biden administration’s plan to proceed with a $20 billion F-16 deal with Turkiye. “As I have repeatedly made clear, I strongly oppose the Biden administration’s proposed sale of new F-16 aircraft to Turkiye”, he said in a statement released after the State Department expressed its intention to push through the deal. The US is expecting to use the f-16 deal as leverage to make Turkiye approve Sweden and accession Finland’s bid.

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The first 2 of 14 new F-16 fighter jets from the US land in Slovakia
5 months ago

The first 2 of 14 new F-16 fighter jets from the US land in Slovakia

Associated Press  

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia — Slovakia received on Monday the first two of the 14 new F-16 military jets from the United States whose delivery was pushed back two years due to the coronavirus pandemic and a lack of chips. President Peter Pellegrini hailed the arrival of the F-16s at the Kuchyna air base in western Slovakia late Monday by saying the …

First F-16s finally head to Ukraine: Will they change the course of the war against Russia?
5 months, 1 week ago

First F-16s finally head to Ukraine: Will they change the course of the war against Russia?

Firstpost  

Nato allies have transferred the first batch of US-built F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine after much delay with Dutch and Danish leaders saying they will be operational in the skies this summer. At the Nato summit being held in Washington, US President Joe Biden said, “We can — and will — defend every inch of Nato territory and we’ll do …

Senators warily allow F-16 sale to Turkey as part of NATO expansion agreement. ‘A deal’s a deal’
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Senators warily allow F-16 sale to Turkey as part of NATO expansion agreement. ‘A deal’s a deal’

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — U.S. senators declined on Thursday to block the sale of F-16s to Turkey, despite voicing deep disdain for Turkey’s conduct as an ally. Along with the Democratic committee chairman, Sen. Ben Cardin of Maryland, Risch took the Senate floor before the vote to acknowledge some of the many U.S. objections to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s government: its human …

US approves F-16 fighter jet sale to Turkey after it approves Sweden’s Nato entry
10 months, 3 weeks ago

US approves F-16 fighter jet sale to Turkey after it approves Sweden’s Nato entry

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Biden administration has approved the sale of F-16 fighter …

US approves F-16 fighter jet sale to Turkey, F-35s to Greece after Turkey OKs Sweden’s entry to NATO
10 months, 3 weeks ago

US approves F-16 fighter jet sale to Turkey, F-35s to Greece after Turkey OKs Sweden’s entry to NATO

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration has approved the sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey following the Turkish government’s ratification this week of Sweden’s membership in NATO. The State Department notified Congress of its approval of the $23 billion F-16 sale to Turkey, along with a companion $8.6 billion sale of advanced F-35 fighter jets to Greece, late Friday. NATO …

Turkey’s parliament approves Sweden’s NATO membership, lifting a key hurdle
11 months ago

Turkey’s parliament approves Sweden’s NATO membership, lifting a key hurdle

Associated Press  

ANKARA, Turkey — Turkish legislators on Tuesday endorsed Sweden’s membership in NATO, lifting a major hurdle on the previously nonaligned country’s entry into the military alliance. In Washington, U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan welcomed the news, saying having Sweden in the alliance will make it “safer and stronger.” NATO-member Turkey had been delaying Sweden’s membership for more than a …

Turkish Parliament Set to Decide Fate of Sweden’s NATO Bid
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Turkish Parliament Set to Decide Fate of Sweden’s NATO Bid

News 18  

The Turkish parliament was Tuesday set to resume debate on approving Sweden’s bid to join NATO, a thorny issue that was further complicated after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan linked it to Ankara’s request for F-16 fighter jets from its ally the United States. In December, Erdogan suggested that parliament will only act on Sweden if the US Congress approves Turkey’s …

Turkey Links Sweden's NATO Bid to US Approving F-16 Jet Sales and Canada Lifting Arms Embargo
1 year ago

Turkey Links Sweden's NATO Bid to US Approving F-16 Jet Sales and Canada Lifting Arms Embargo

News 18  

Ratification of Sweden’s NATO membership by Turkey’s parliament hinges on the U.S. Congress’s approval of Turkey’s request to purchase F-16 fighter jets, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said, calling on the two legislatures to act “simultaneously.” In comments reported on Tuesday, Erdogan also said Canada and other NATO allies must lift arms embargoes imposed on Turkey. “Positive developments from …

Turkey links Sweden’s NATO bid to US approving F-16 jet sales and Canada lifting arms embargo
1 year ago

Turkey links Sweden’s NATO bid to US approving F-16 jet sales and Canada lifting arms embargo

Associated Press  

ANKARA, Turkey — Ratification of Sweden’s NATO membership by Turkey’s parliament hinges on the U.S. Congress’ approval of Turkey’s request to purchase F-16 fighter jets, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said, calling on the two legislatures to act “simultaneously.” In comments reported on Tuesday, Erdogan also said Canada and other NATO allies must lift arms embargoes imposed on Turkey. …

Erdogan expects steps from US on F-16 sale for Sweden NATO accession
1 year ago

Erdogan expects steps from US on F-16 sale for Sweden NATO accession

Al Jazeera  

Opposition to sale in US Congress remains as Sweden awaits nod from Turkey’s parliament before it can join alliance. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said that he expects steps from the US Congress on the sale of F-16 fighter jets to Ankara before his country’s parliament can ratify Sweden’s NATO membership bid. Last month, the Turkish parliament’s foreign affairs …

Turkish parliamentary committee delays decision on Sweden’s NATO membership bid
1 year, 1 month ago

Turkish parliamentary committee delays decision on Sweden’s NATO membership bid

Associated Press  

ANKARA, Turkey — The Turkish Parliament’s foreign affairs committee on Thursday opened debate on Sweden’s bid to join NATO, but adjourned the proceedings until a later date without reaching a decision. Committee chairman Fuat Oktay later told reporters that the Swedish ambassador may be invited to the next session to provide further information on steps his country has taken to …

Turkey set to delay Sweden's NATO bid until US paves way for F-16 jet sales to Ankara
1 year, 2 months ago

Turkey set to delay Sweden's NATO bid until US paves way for F-16 jet sales to Ankara

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Erdogan, while on his flight back from Azerbaijan’s exclave of Nakhchivan told reporters that the US administration is linking F-16 fighter jet sales to Turkey with Ankara’s ratification of Sweden’s bid. Turkey’s President Tayyip Erdogan said that parliament will fulfil its commitment to ratify Sweden’s NATO membership application if US President Joe Biden’s administration facilitates the sale of F-16 jets …

Ukraine hails 'breakthrough agreement' of receiving F-16 fighter jets from Netherlands and Denmark
1 year, 4 months ago

Ukraine hails 'breakthrough agreement' of receiving F-16 fighter jets from Netherlands and Denmark

ABC  

The Netherlands and Denmark will supply F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine with first deliveries due around New Year, the prime ministers of the two NATO countries have announced during visits by Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy. Key points: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the deal a "breakthrough agreement" Mr Zelenskyy said the planes would help strengthen Ukraine's air defences and help …

Turkey rejects links between NATO expansion, F-16 deal
1 year, 10 months ago

Turkey rejects links between NATO expansion, F-16 deal

Associated Press  

ANKARA, Turkey — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday called for Sweden and Finland to be accepted into NATO “as quickly as possible,” although his Turkish counterpart dismissed the possibility of any link between their accession and Turkey’s request for F-16 fighter jets. “And when that happens, it will enhance the security of every NATO member, including the …

F-16 sale, Syria, NATO on agenda as top US, Turkey diplomats meet
1 year, 11 months ago

F-16 sale, Syria, NATO on agenda as top US, Turkey diplomats meet

Al Jazeera  

The meeting is the first official US visit by Turkish Foreign Minister Cavusoglu since the Biden administration took office. United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken is hosting Turkish foreign minister Mevlut Cavusoglu in Washington, DC for a meeting expected to be dominated by a potential sale of F-16 fighter jets and Turkey’s refusal to approve Sweden and Finland’s NATO …

Finland picks Lockheed Martin F-35A in $11B defense deal
3 years ago

Finland picks Lockheed Martin F-35A in $11B defense deal

Associated Press  

HELSINKI — Finland has agreed to buy 64 Lockheed Martin fighter jets to replace its aging fleet of combat planes in a 10 billion-euro deal that represents the Finnish military’s largest ever purchase, the government said Friday. Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin said her government’s decision, based on a recommendation by the Finnish Defense Forces, to purchase F-35A was unanimous. …

Biden, Erdogan discuss F-16 fighter jets and human rights
3 years, 1 month ago

Biden, Erdogan discuss F-16 fighter jets and human rights

Al Jazeera  

Meeting on sidelines of G20 summit in Rome comes amid US-Turkey tensions over defence and human rights. US President Joe Biden has held talks with Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the sidelines of the G20 meeting in Rome amid tensions over human rights and a request from Turkey for F-16 fighter jets. Biden told Turkey’s Erdogan on Sunday his …

Erdogan says Turkey in talks with US on sale of F-16 fighter jets
3 years, 2 months ago

Erdogan says Turkey in talks with US on sale of F-16 fighter jets

Al Jazeera  

Turkish president says the US proposed the sale of F-16 fighter jets in return for its investment in the F-35 programme. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says the United States proposed selling F-16 fighter jets to Turkey in return for its investment in the F-35 programme, from which Ankara was removed after purchasing missile defence systems from Russia. Ankara had ordered …

Turkey wants compensation for ouster from US-led jet program
3 years, 2 months ago

Turkey wants compensation for ouster from US-led jet program

Associated Press  

ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey intends to seek compensation for its removal from a U.S.-led stealth fighter jet program, possibly during a meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden on the margins of a Group of 20 meeting next month, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said. Erdogan, speaking to journalists during a flight back from a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin …

US, Turkey remain divided over purchase of Russia’s S-400s
3 years, 9 months ago

US, Turkey remain divided over purchase of Russia’s S-400s

Associated Press  

ANKARA, Turkey — Top U.S. and Turkish diplomats failed on Wednesday to overcome sharp differences over Turkey’s purchase of an advanced Russian air defense system, which Washington sees as a security threat. Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu told Turkish journalists, following a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Brussels, that Turkey would not step back from its …

Turkish leader defiant on Russian system but wants US jets
3 years, 11 months ago

Turkish leader defiant on Russian system but wants US jets

The Independent  

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