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  • Jun 14, 2024
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“TURKIYE SIGNS $23 BILLION DEAL WITH U.S. FOR F-16 JETS”

Why in the news?

  • Turkiye and the United States signed a $23 billion contract for 40 new F-16 warplanes and upgrades to 79 existing jets after months of negotiations.
  • The deal was finalized after Turkiye ratified Sweden’s NATO membership, highlighting US-Turkiye security partnership.
source:worldatlas

About the F-16 Fighting Falcon:

  • Developed By: General Dynamics
  • First Flight: 1974
  • Aircraft Type: Multirole fighter jet
  • Speed: Maximum speed over Mach 2
  • Armament: Carries up to six air-to-air missiles (e.g., AIM-9, AIM-120)
  • Global Service: Used by 25 nations
Key Facts about Turkiye:

  • Location: A transcontinental country, straddling Southeastern Europe and Western Asia.
  • Capital: Ankara
  • Largest City: Istanbul, uniquely spanning two continents.
  • Geography: Surrounded by the Black Sea, Mediterranean Sea, and Aegean Sea.
  • Historical Sites: Home to Göbekli Tepe, the world’s first temple, and Mount Ararat, the legendary landing site of Noah’s Ark.
  • Cultural Significance: Birthplace of Saint Nicholas, known as Santa Claus, and the ancient city of Troy.