Posted by meb at February 25th, 2009

The U.S. Air Force said on Tuesday that it has modified a $797 million contract with Lockheed Martin Corp that covers the purchase of fighter jets by the Turkish government, AP reported.

Under the change, Lockheed will provide 14 F-16C variants and 16 F16D models for Turkey.

The Pentagon approved the sale of 30 fighter jets, engines, radar and electronic warfare equipment, a deal valued at $2.9 billion if all options are exercised, in September 2006. The deal would improve Turkey’s ability to defend its own borders and better contribute to U.S.-led anti-terrorism efforts and NATO operations.

The U.S. military frequently acts as an intermediary for weapons sales to overseas governments.
source: Hurriyet daily news

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