Ads
  • Aeropuertos
  • Comercial
  • Fabricantes
  • Militar
Aviacionline
  • Defence

    F-16 Block 70s are getting closer to Turkey

    29 de junio de 2022 - 17:42
    F-16 Block 70s are getting closer to Turkey
    Ads

    In the framework of the NATO summit currently taking place in Madrid, Washington gave its support to Turkey’s plans to modernize its F-16 fleet after Ankara lifted its veto on the entry of Finland and Sweden.

    Ads

    Celeste Wallander, the Pentagon’s Under Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs, told reporters that the U.S. fully supports the fighter modernization because her government understands that Turkey is «a very capable and highly valued strategic NATO ally.»

    See also: To approve Sweden and Finland’s NATO membership, Turkey wants its F-35s back

    Wallander added that fleet modernization is a contribution to NATO security and thus to U.S. security.

    «These plans are in place. And they must be worked through our procurement processes,» he added.

    Ads

    Apparently, negotiations between Ankara and Washington for the F-35 did not progress and that Turkey would not return to the JSF (Joint Strike Fighter) program, as long as it continues to use Russian S-400 air defense systems.

    See also: «Turkey will not rejoin the F-35 program, House Armed Services Committee says»

    Modernization plans for the large Turkish F-16 fleet include the implementation of the ÖZGÜR project to upgrade 35 F-16 block 30s with in-house technology and the purchase of 80 modernization kits (for later block F-16s) as well as 40 new F-16 block 70s ex-factory from Lockheed Martin.

    Temas
    • F-16 Block 70
    • Featured
    • NATO / OTAN
    • ÖZGÜR
    • Turkish Air Force
    • Türkiye Cumhuriyeti
    AUTOR
    Gastón Dubois
    Gastón Dubois

    Apasionado por la aviación, la historia, la política y la defensa. Editor-in-Chief en Aviacionline Defensa, combinando estos conocimiento para ofrecer un contenido valioso sobre temas estratégicos y de seguridad.

    Comentarios

    Para comentar, debés estar registradoPor favor, iniciá sesión

    INGRESA
    Ads
    Ads
Aviacionline
Categorias
  • Comercial
  • Militar
  • Aviación Sostenible
  • Infraestructura
  • Aviación Ejecutiva
  • General
  • Carga Aérea
  • English Feed
2025 | Aviacionline | Todos los derechos reservados: www.aviacionline.comDirectores: Edgardo Gimenez Mazó y Pablo Díaz
Términos y condicionesPrivacidadCentro de ayuda
Powered by
artic logo