U.S. Senator Seeks to Block F-16 Sale to Turkiye
A Republican Senator for Kentucky, Rand Paul, has submitted a joint resolution opposing the proposed sale of military equipment to Turkiye on Monday.
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Bilateral Relations
Expo and Air Show
Unmanned Systems
Raytheon Displays Coyote Block 2+ C-UAS Interceptor
Raytheon has displayed its jet-powered Coyote Block 2+ C-UAS Interceptor in the “World Defense Show” (WDS) 2024.
Air
U.S. hit Iranian targets with B-1B Lancer
U.S. retaliatory strikes in Syria and Iraq on Iranian targets were conducted with B-1B Lancer strategic bombers and A-10C Thunderbolt II CAS Aircraft.
Air
Aside F-16, Turkiye is still Interested in Eurofighter
Turkiye is still interested in the Eurofighter Typhoon despite progress in purchasing F-16 Vipers from the U.S.
Air
Ammunition
Bilateral Relations
U.S. Strikes 85 Iranian Targets with 125 Guided Munitions
U.S. Central Command stated that its forces conducted airstrikes in Iraq and Syria against Iran’s IRGC Quds Force.
Bilateral Relations
Air
U.S. Retalites Iran-backed Militias
The U.S. launched strikes against Iran-backed militias in Syria and Iraq in response to drone attacks.
Weapon / Missile
Netherlands Acquires Hellfire
The State Department has approved an FMS to the Netherlands of Hellfire Missiles and related equipment for an estimated cost of $150 million.
Unmanned Systems
India Acquires MQ-9B Armed UAV
India will acquire MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Armed Aircraft from General Atomics, the Defence Security Cooperation Agency announced.
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Navy / Maritime
U.S. Aircraft Carriers Conduct Exercise With JMSDF
Aircraft Carrier strike groups of the U.S. Navy Conducted exercises with the Japanese Navy’s Hyuga-class helicopter destroyer JS Ise.
Country
U.S. Imposes Sanctions to Israeli Settlers
The U.S. has imposed sanctions on Israeli settlers for attacking Palestinian communities in the occupied West Bank, an action that took place last year.
Country
Russian Lawmaker Offers Help to Texas
Texas’s struggle with the Biden administration gained international attention as a Russian lawmaker offered to help Texas get independence from the U.S.
Weapon / Missile
Norway Orders New NASAMS AD Systems
Following the supply of older NASAMS to Ukraine, Norway will refresh its inventory of NASAMS air defence systems with new versions.
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Ammunition
Greece may have asked for 12 F-35A
DSCA announced the Greek F-35A acquisition plan for 40 aircraft with an approximately $ 8 billion budget. The actual plan might be for 12 stealth aircraft.
Air
Czech Republic Acquires 24 F-35A Units
Czech Republic signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) formalizing its intention to purchase 24 F-35A Lightning II fifth-generation fighter aircraft.
