Erdogan and “F-16” fighters in an aura of uncertainty

According to Fars News Agency, a Democratic representative of the US House of Representatives on Friday supported Greece and announced his opposition to sending new F-16 fighter jets to Turkey.

According to news sources, “Chris Pappas”, the Democratic representative of the US House of Representatives from the state of “New Hampshire” tweeted: “Because the Erdogan government continues to use F-16 fighters in its aggressive campaign against Greece, a reliable and democratic ally. “We cannot reward the Turkish government by sending more fighters,” he continued.

In the continuation of this tweet, he wrote: “This is why I am directing efforts to prevent the sale of F-16 to Turkey.”

At the same time, Greece, Turkey’s rival, is rapidly equipping its air force, so that last Tuesday, the Greek Minister of Defense visited two modernized “F-16 Vapir” fighter planes of this country at the Greek airbase in “Tanagra”. did

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Panagiotopoulos said it marks a new era for the Greek military. He said: “With Viper fighters, we are taking another big step in the new era for our armed forces. The threats and challenges that our country is facing today require this action.”

Some media have reported that Turkey, knowing the obstacles in the way of buying F-16 from America, is trying to meet its needs from England or Russia. “Aerotime” website wrote in an article that Turkey may buy the needed jets from England or Russia.

Ahmet Davutoglu, the former Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkey, on Friday criticized the rhetoric of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan against Greece and said: “Greece will receive the F-35 fighter and in a short period of time it will equip its forces with this fighter.” It strengthens, but Turkey’s hands are empty and there will be no F-35 fighters.”

He continued: “We keep saying that we will come suddenly one night, with the difference that the Greek F-35 fighters can take off from Athens, come to any part of Turkey and return, and we will not notice.” “Our radars do not detect them.” (More details)

Following the purchase of the “S-400” missile defense system from Russia, Turkey withdrew from the US-made “F-35” fighter program, and the modernization of the country’s F-16 fighter fleet remains in an aura of uncertainty.

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