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U.S. Clears Missile Sale to Turkey

  • The U.S. Authorized a $304 million missile sale to Turkey, including AIM-120C-8 AMRAAMs and AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles, in 2025.
  • This approval follows Turkey's 2019 removal from the F-35 program due to its acquisition of the Russian S-400 system, which the U.S. Deemed a security threat.
  • The sales aim to enhance Turkey's air defense and protect U.S. Personnel, despite opposition from Israel and some U.S. Lawmakers citing regional security concerns.
  • The AIM-120C-8 missile, propelled beyond Mach 4 and capable of striking targets up to 180 km away, marks an advanced upgrade for Turkey's F-16 fleet.
  • The missile sale implies a closer U.S.-Turkey military relationship but raises tensions with regional allies who worry it may destabilize the local strategic balance.
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Akşam broke the news in Istanbul, Türkiye on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.
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