The Biden administration has approved the sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey following Turkey’s ratification 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 an $8.6 billion sale of advanced F-35 fighter jets to Greece. The move marks a significant development in NATO’s expansion amid heightened importance following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Turkey’s approval of Sweden’s NATO membership had been delayed, with concerns about human rights issues, but the objections have reportedly been overcome.
Biden Administration Approves F-16 Sale to Turkey Following Sweden’s NATO Ratification
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