Scandinavian Obstacle for Turkish F-16s from the U.S.
US Senate erected a Scandinavian obstacle for the F-16 acquisition of Turkiye. A group of partisans sent a letter to President Biden.
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Transfer of F-16s to Ukraine is Impossible Without US Approval
It is not possible to transfer F-16 fighter jets by user countries to Ukraine without permission from the United States.
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Two birds with one stone: F35 to Greece, F-16 to Turkiye; a $20 billion sale
The Biden administration has announced that it is preparing to ask Congress for permission to sell F-16 fighter jets to Turkiye.
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US to Send Patriots to Ukraine
The U.S. plans to send a Patriot missile defence system to Ukraine as the Pentagon’s plan requires the approval of Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin.
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U.S. lifts restrictions preventing sales of F-16s to Turkiye
The House and Senate Armed Services Committees released the NDAA, to add $45 billion to the Biden administration’s initial budget request.
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Pentagon Reveals Details of VAMPIRE
On the 31st anniversary of Ukraine’s independence, the President of the United States announced a military aid of $2.98 billion to Ukraine.
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The US has $3bn worth of military aid for Ukraine on Independence Day
US President Joe Biden has announced that he is sending Ukraine $2.98 billion in new military aid to support their fight for years to come.
Weapon / Missile
China deploys DF-17 anti-ship hypersonic ballistic missile launch vehicle
China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) has deployed the world's first hypersonic anti-ship ballistic missile launch vehicle, the Dongfeng DF-17.
Defence Politics
The US House of Representatives Passes Legislation to Increase President Biden's Record Defence Budget
The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation authorizing $37 billion in additional spending on top of Biden's proposed $773 billion defence budget.
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Defence Politics
Turkiye objects to Sweden and Finland’s membership in NATO
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated that Turkiye is not favouring two Baltic countries’ membership in NATO.
Bilateral Relations
The U.S. unveils $800 million in new Ukraine military aid, including recently developed "Ghost" drones
U.S. President Joe Biden pledged $800 million in more weaponry and money to help bolster support for the Ukrainian military.
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Biden will donate Mi-17 Helicopters to Ukraine
US President Joe Biden on Wednesday approved an $800 million package of military assistance, including additional Mi-17 helicopters and 155mm howitzers.
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Turkey to Appoint an Ambassador to Egypt, ending the nine-year Stand-off
Ankara's decision to appoint an ambassador to Cairo comes after several rounds of diplomatic engagement to repair the fractured relationship.
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Potus Supports F-16 sale to Turkey
The Biden administration supports the sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey as it would align with U.S. national security interests. The Administration sent a support letter to Congress that fell short of explicitly supporting the deal. The letter underlines that the sale would also serve NATO's long-term unity.
