"US Approves F-16 Fighter Jet Sale to Turkey in Response to NATO Bid Approval"
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Top US lawmakers have approved the sale of 40 F-16 fighter jets to Turkey, valued at up to $23 billion, following Ankara's approval of Sweden's NATO membership bid. This move comes amid efforts to improve ties between Turkey and Greece, with the US also planning to sell Greece up to 40 advanced F-35 fighter jets. The decision signals a shift in US foreign policy towards Turkey, despite concerns over human rights, Russian aggression, and previous tensions over Turkey's purchase of the Russian-made S-400 air defense system.
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- State Dept. Tells Congress It Has Approved Sale of F-16 Jets to Turkey The New York Times
- US approves F-16 fighter jet sale to Turkey, F-35s to Greece after Turkey OKs Sweden's entry to NATO The Associated Press
- Senate Democrat permits F-16 sales to Turkey following approval of Sweden into NATO The Hill
- US approves F-16 fighter jet sale to Turkey: State Department Fox News
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