Pentagon Casually Drops Arms Sale Notice Like It's Grocery List
Published Date: 1/6/2025
Notice
Summary
The U.S. is planning to sell Turkey 40 new F-16 fighter jets and upgrade 79 older ones, totaling $23 billion. This big deal includes advanced engines, radars, and mission computers, aiming to boost Turkey’s air power. The sale is set to move forward soon, funded by U.S. national funds, marking a major step in defense cooperation.
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2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
U.S. to Sell $23.0B of F-16s to Türkiye
The U.S. plans to sell Türkiye 40 new F-16 Block 70 aircraft and modernize 79 existing F-16 aircraft for a total estimated value of $23.0 billion. The transmittal was delivered to Congress on January 26, 2024 and published in the Federal Register on January 6, 2025; the sale is listed as funded by U.S. National Funds.
Lockheed Martin (Greenville, SC) Named Contractor
The notice identifies Lockheed Martin, Greenville, SC as the principal contractor for the proposed sale and modernization work tied to the $23.0 billion F-16 package. The purchaser typically requests offsets, and any offset agreements will be defined during negotiations between the purchaser and the contractor.
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