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Apparently 16 single seat and 2 two seat trainers plus ground infrastructure training and munitions (?)

The truth or reality will be out soon. HST this is the type of break the fighter needed for export to 3rd world countries. Myanmar Nigeria and now Azerbaijan

TURKISH TOUGH GUYS Aviation Features TURKISH TOUGH GUYS By Giovanni Colla and Rich Cooper 1st August 2019 FEATURE Three years after the drama of an attempted military coup, the Turkish Air Force’s ‘Anatolian Eagle’ exercise at Konya air base was held for two weeks in June with the host...

Old article but good information. TURKEY ROLLS OUT FIRST TF-X STEALTH FIGHTER PROTOTYPE Turkey rolls out first TF-X stealth fighter prototype By Khalem Chapman 15th May 2023 NEWS As Turkey continues to demonstrate the growing might of its domestic aerospace/defence industry, Turkish...

https://www.dailysabah.com/business/defense/turkish-engine-maker-says-fighter-jet-power-unit-almost-ready

US FINALLY APPROVES SALE OF F-16 BLOCK 70S TO TURKEY US finally approves sale of F-16 Block 70s to Turkey By Jon Lake 16th February 2024 NEWS After a two-year delay, Turkey has finally gained approval from the US government to acquire 40 new-build F-16C/D Block 70 Fighting Falcon multi-role...

*Atif Mian* is an outstanding economist of international repute. His observations on our economy & politics are worth reading. *What Feb 8 elections mean for Pakistan* Pakistan’s economy has consistently fallen behind globally – last year was one of the worst, with the economy actually...

Almost a paradigm shift in its organisation and operations

Turkey will upgrade its fleet of F-16 fighter aircraft with Northrop Grumman's latest electronic warfare (EW) suite, with plans to integrate the system into future blocks of the venerable jet fighter, Janes has learnt. Ankara's decision marks the first major Foreign Military Sales of the...

Published in 2017. And the story continues..... THREE DECADES OF TURKISH VIPERS Aviation Features THREE DECADES OF TURKISH VIPERS By Alan Warnes 18th May 2017 FEATURE Turkey celebrates its 30th anniversary as an F-16 ‘Viper’ operator later this year. Since its first aircraft were delivered...

Published in 2017. Would be interesting to compare with the ongoing progress of the project. INTEL REPORT: COUNTDOWN TO TF-X Aviation Features INTEL REPORT: COUNTDOWN TO TF-X By Alan Warnes 15th June 2017 FEATURE Turkey’s centenary in 2023 is the date set for the country’s first...

https://defencesecurityasia.com/en/f35-fighter-turkey-jet/ The doors 🚪 are opening

Tail flash and S.No of the very 1st PAF Viper

Keep Flying!

Bringing more efficiency and effectiveness and maybe saving costs. It should reduce the number of personnel required perhaps?

It seems Turkey was stuck in a cul-de-sac and couldn't wriggle out but in the end it opens the door on the F-35 program perhaps and the NOC for engines for the T-129 deal between Turkey 🇹🇷 and Pakistan 🇵🇰.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-01-27/us-approves-f-16-sale-to-turkey-after-nato-sweden-accord State Department approves F-16 sales to Turkey 🇹🇷. 40 new and 80 upgrade kits in a 20B$ deal.

https://www.airandspaceforces.com/air-force-f-16-50-years-tail-flash/ 50 years of F-16 celebrated ar Edwards AFB with colourful livery.