US President Joe Biden has been making it clear for some time that he supports the sale of F-16 fighter jets. Biden spoke with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan after his re-election.
Biden also expressed "his strong desire" that Turkey approve Sweden's application to join NATO as soon as possible. The sale of the fighter jets to Turkey simplifies cooperation in the defense alliance, the White House says.. The U.S. government has repeatedly emphasized that it. supports Erdogan's desire to modernize the fleet of F.16 fighter. jets.