F-16

The Kremlin has accused Western countries of a “very dangerous escalation” for permitting Ukraine to use Western-supplied arms to strike Russian territory. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that the use of long-range missiles by Ukraine is a provocation and escalates tensions...

In a recent address, Russian President Vladimir Putin made it clear that Russia has no intention of attacking NATO countries. However, he issued a stern warning regarding deploying F-16 fighters in Ukraine. What Happened: Putin stated that Russia has no aggressive intentions toward NATO countries,...

Turkey has been welcomed back into NATO’s good graces, and the U.S. has given the green light for a long-delayed $23 billion sale of F-16 fighter jets. What Happened: The decision to allow Sweden into NATO in late January, which required unanimous approval by all 31 members of the alliance,...

In a recent development, the U.S. Ambassador to Turkey, Jeff Flake, has indicated that the final approval for Sweden’s NATO membership is imminent. This is expected to trigger the U.S. Congress’ endorsement of a substantial F-16 fighter jet sale to Turkey. What Happened: Ambassador...

The U.S. Air Force is vigorously exploring avenues to boost the delivery of F-16s to Taiwan, according to a senior official’s acknowledgment of Congressional concerns. What Happened: Assistant Air Force Secretary Andrew Hunter, on Thursday, responded to anxieties presented by Republican...

The Joe Biden administration has announced its intention to proceed with the sale of F-16 jet fighters to Turkey, a decision that comes after Turkey’s president withdrew his objections to Sweden’s NATO membership. However, National-security adviser Jake Sullivan has firmly rejected any...

President Joe Biden on Monday rejected Ukraine's plea to get fighter jets to help fight its war against Vladimir Putin.   What Happened: When asked if the U.S. will be sending F-16s fighter jets to Ukraine, Biden replied, "No," reported Reuters.  See Also: Russian Company Offers 5M-...

Goldman Sachs’ Noah Poponak views the defense sector as attractive and Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE: LMT) as “the bellwether and owns one of the Pentagon’s fastest growing programs in the F-35.” Poponak reinitiated coverage of the company with a Neutral rating and a...