US F-16 Decision on Turkey

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, in a statement last month, stated that Turkey should purchase new F-16 fighter jets and retrofit kits for its existing F-16 fleet, which is important to NATO. .

SUGGESTED TO THE CONGRESS

After this statement, a remarkable decision came from the US.

The US State Department informed Congress that it has approved the sale of upgrade kits for the Link-16 Tactical Data Link Network, the communication system of existing F-16 fighter jets, to Turkey.

Emphasis was placed on GREECE

On the other hand, Blinken drew attention to Greece-Turkey relations, saying: “The focus of our efforts with Turkey, Greece or any other NATO ally is to ensure that they have the equipment and technology they need to be fully compatible. with each other. At the same time, of course, if there are any disputes between them, we make sure that any equipment or technology we provide is not used in those disputes.” he had used the words.