10.11.2004, 21:15
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WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The Bush administration has approved a Turkish request for an upgrade of its F-16 multi-role fighter fleet in a $4 billion deal.
The administration has notified Congress of a U.S. upgrade for Ankara's entire F-16 fleet. Congress was not expected to block the proposed deal.
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress on Oct. 7 of Turkey's request for an F-16 modernization package. Under the package, Turkey would upgrade 218 F-16s, including Block 30, Block 40 and Block 50 aircraft.
A statement by the DSCA said Turkey has requested an upgrade of 104 F-16 Block 40 aircraft, 76 F-16 Block 50s and 38 F-16 Block 30s. The entire deal would be worth $3.88 billion, the Pentagon agency said.