Turkey Requests New-Build F-16s and Upgrade Kits: Report 

Credit: Tony Osborne
Turkey has reportedly requested the purchase of as many as 40 new-build F-16s and upgrade kits for a further 80 aircraft. It is understood Turkey is looking to acquire Block 70-standard F-16s, and would upgrade around 80 of its Block 50 aircraft to the F-16V standard. Reuters reported that Ankara is...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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Steve covers military aviation, missiles and space for the Aviation Week Network, based in Washington DC.

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