President has formally requested that Congress approves the sale of upgraded weapons systems, radar and other technical equipment to dramatically improve the capabilities of Turkey's fleet of F-16 fighter jets.The potential deal represents a major development in relations between Ankara and Washington, and comes as a result of Turkey showing considerable support for amid the Russian invasion. Turkish President Recep Tayyip has allowed two rounds of Ukrainian-Russian peace talks to be held on Turkish soil while also supplying weapons to Ukraine - including the Bayraktar TB2 drone which has become a highly-effective tool for the nation's armed forces.
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