Turkey has urged the United States to fulfill its commitments regarding the sale of F-16 fighter jets. In a call on Wednesday, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan conveyed this message to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, emphasizing the importance of adhering to promises made within the framework of their NATO alliance. Meanwhile, the Philippines is grappling with a financial hurdle as it seeks Foreign Military Financing from the U.S. to fund the procurement of 12 F-16C/D Block 70/72 jets, a deal that was approved in 2021. The aircraft are intended to counter the China threat in the South China Sea, but Washington has been slow to shift monetary aid toward Asia to facilitate the purchase.
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⚠️ TURKEY TELLS U.S. TO KEEP PROMISES ON F-16 SALE -SOURCE Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan told his U.S. counterpart Antony Blinken in a call on Wednesday that Turkey expected the United States to act in line with their NATO alliance and keep its promises on the sale of…
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Philippines grapples with financial hurdle to buy U.S. F-16 fighters https://t.co/YvMLFgHpSq
"Philippines grapples with financial hurdle to buy U.S. F-16 fighters" The Philippines are hoping to receive Foreign Military Financing from the US to fund the procurement of 12 F-16C/D Block 70/72 fighter jets. Approval for the sale was approved in 2021, at an estimated cost of… https://t.co/yz2mDqZ7gm