US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham stated that he supports the sale of F-16s to Turkey and that Turkey is an important NATO ally despite the differences.
“I support the Biden administration’s decision to support the sale of the F-16 to Turkey, our important NATO ally,” Graham said on his Twitter account. He used his expression.
Pointing out that Turkey is an important NATO ally despite the differences of opinion, Graham said, “This situation serves Turkey’s national security interests.” made its assessment.
“Updating Turkey’s aviation capabilities will benefit Turkey, the United States, NATO and regional security,” Graham said in a statement. used the phrase.
Celeste Wallander, U.S. Undersecretary of Defense for International Security Affairs, evaluated Turkey’s demand to purchase new F-16s and modernize existing F-16s, in a telephone briefing yesterday, and said, “The U.S. is continuing its modernization plans for Turkey’s F-16 fleet. Fully supportive.” he said. (AA)