The American ambassador to Turkey, Jeff Flake, with his post on Platform X, refers to the completion of the process in Congress to approve the sale of F16 aircraft to Turkey.

The 15-day deadline for objections to the government’s official request to sell Turkey 40 new fighters and upgrade kits and equipment for 79 aircraft in Turkey’s existing F-16 fleet has passed without a hitch.

In his message, the American diplomat notes to X: “The decision of Congress this week to approve the acquisition of 40 new and 79 upgraded F-16 aircraft from Turkey is a big step forward. Turkey’s F-16 fleet is vital to NATO’s strength, ensuring future interoperability between allies.”

The message of the American ambassador is broadcast by the Turkish media as an official confirmation of the completion of the approval process for the sale of F16s to Turkey.