Turkey Buys More Than 100 US-Made Missiles to Boost Air Defense

Turkey Buys More Than 100 US-Made Missiles to Boost Air Defense

"...The US State Department has approved the potential sale of two types of RTX-manufactured missiles to its NATO ally, Turkey.

Ankara requested 53 AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM), six AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM guidance sections, and related support for $225 million.

In addition, it ordered 60 AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II All Up Round missiles and 11 AIM-9X Block II Tactical guidance units for a total cost of $79.1 million.

The Sidewinder sale requires yearly trips involving three representatives from the US ..."

Reference: thedefensepost.com .

Iran make threats

Iran threatens to target NATO missile shield in Turkey if attacked by US or Israel

"...Iran will target NATO’s missile defense installations in Turkey if the U.S. or Israel attacks the Islamic Republic, a senior commander of Iran’s powerful Revolutionary Guard said Saturday...."

Reference: www.washingtonpost.com .

Top Turkish officials gather for anti-missile shield

Top Turkish officials gather for anti-missile shield

"...NATO Summit scheduled for Nov. 19-20 in Lisbon, to discuss a United States-led proposal to deploy a much-debated missile defense system on Turkish soil...."

Reference: www.hurriyetdailynews.com .