By Willem Marx The sale of the 40 F-16 fighter jets and upgrades to dozens of other jets became linked to Sweden’s accession to NATO, after Turkey had objected. (Image credit: Javier Torres/AFP via Getty Images) Source: The State Department allows the sale of F-16 jets to Turkey to move forward
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The US made the decision after Turkey agreed to allow Sweden’s entry into NATO. Source: US approves F-16 fighter jet sale to Turkey