Exclusive: Biden administration urges US Congress to approve F-16 sale to Turkey -sources

Source:Reuters Date:25Jan2024

U.S. President Joe Biden’s White House sent a letter to members of Congress on Wednesday urging approval of a $20 billion sale of Lockheed Martin (LMT.N), opens new tab F-16 aircraft and modernization kits to Turkey, four sources familiar with the letter told Reuters.

Turkey’s delay in approving the ratification had been a major obstacle to winning congressional approval for the fighter jet deal. Lawmakers had said they were awaiting its approval – including President Tayyip Erdogan’s signature – before deciding whether to approve the sale.