Turkey reduces $23 billion F-16 deal with US, aiming to re-join F-35 program.

From Investing.com: 2024-11-26 23:36:27

Turkey has cut its $23 billion F-16 fighter jet package purchase from the US, dropping 79 modernisation kits for existing jets. An initial $1.4 billion payment was made for 40 F-16 Block-70s. Turkey aims to re-join the F-35 program, wanting 40 new jets. The sale of 40 new F-16s and ammo will cost $7 billion. Turkey is eyeing Eurofighter Typhoon jets and developing its own KAAN aircraft.



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