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[-] CMDR_Horn@lemmy.ml 48 points 2 years ago

I wonder what had deal had to be made for him to say this. Also grain of salt till ink is dry.

[-] PearlsSwineEtc@lemmy.world 19 points 2 years ago

I've seen speculation that Turkey will get F-16s in return.

Looking forward to seeing Orban cornered.

[-] fist_of_fartitude@sh.itjust.works 7 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

They've had F-16s for years, producing most of them domestically (under license). Maybe some upgrades?

Turkey's been developing their own "5th gen" fighter, and they do have a pretty decent domestic military industrial base, but they got barred from purchasing the F-35 in 2019 when they bought an S-400 system from Russia - I wonder if he wants those. It'd need some US congressional cooperation to make happen, though.

[-] lemmyshmemmy@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago

I don't think they're ever getting F-35s while they have an S-400.

[-] fist_of_fartitude@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 years ago

Yeah, probably, but that doesn't mean he doesn't want them. Supposably, the TAI TF Kaan will have her maiden flight this year, so we'll see.

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