US Approves Major F-16, F-35 Sales to Turkey, Greece

The sun sets behind an Australian F-35A Lighting II aircraft at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., June 27, 2018. The first Australian F-35 arrived at Luke in December, 2014. Currently six Australian F-35's are assigned to the 61st Fighter Squadron where their pilots train alongside U.S. Air Force pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jensen Stidham) Note: This image was created by placing a reflective surface in front of the the camera lens.

The US’s historic arms deal with Turkey and Greece fortifies NATO’s eastern flank, reflecting shifting geopolitics in response to global threats.