Amid the deteriorating relations between the United States and Turkey, Turkey wants to buy more from the United Statesf-16FightersThe negotiations have met with tremendous resistance. Although in previous meetings, some of Turkey's demands seem to have been met, including those offered by the United Statesf-16Fighters, the European Union allowed Turkey to join, etc., however, as it turned out, these promises were not fulfilled. Faced with such a situation, Turkey began to consider buying from China"Thunder" fighterand possibly on the scale of 40 aircraft.
Turkey has been hit by obstacles one after another, seeking new options
At the same time that Turkey's negotiations with the United States are deadlocked, Turkey is also engaged in relevant negotiations with Germany, hoping to obtain Germany's "".TyphoonFightersto replacef-16Fighters。However, Germany is in **FightersThere is no compromise in the negotiations. Faced with successive obstructions, Turkey began to consider purchasing joint research and development between China and Pakistan"Thunder" fighter, asf-16Fightersalternatives.
(Turkey and Pakistan jointly developed the Thunder fighter) Chinese fighter has unique advantages
"Thunder" fighterwithf-16FightersAlthough the export volume is low, it has its unique advantages. First of all, China is a reputable country and will not willExports are tied to political issues, so Turkey doesn't have to worry about buying from ChinaFightersProblems encountered in the process. Secondly,"Thunder" fighterThe performance is also very advanced and fully able to meet the needs of the Turkish Air Force. In addition, it should be noted that Turkey has very close relations with Pakistan, and the cooperation between the two countries is barrier-free, and it is also possible to buy China for TurkeyFightersProvide strong support.
However, for Turkish purchases"Thunder" fighterThe likelihood is not very large. Turkey is currently being searched globallyFighters, there have been similar rumors with Russia before, and in the end they also ended in nothing. Although Turkey and European countries have conducted in-depth negotiations, this does not mean that Turkey will really buy, but in order to put pressure on the United States to prove that it has multiple other options and does not depend on the United States. The United States has always hung Turkey in its hands, and it is precisely because the United States has determined that Turkey is "non."f-16Do not buy". For Turkey,f-16Fightershas always been the workhorse of its air forceFighters, Turkey on thisFightersLearn in-depth and even have it in the countryf-16Production line. So, for Turkey,f-16Fightersis the only option.
Turkey plans to buy"Thunder" fighterBehind the move is complex diplomacy andMilitaryStrategic considerations. First of all, buy ChinaFightersIt can be used as a means of Turkish pressure on the United States to show that Turkey is buyingFightersThere are multiple options and not only depend on the United States. The move will make the United States aware of the consequences of losing Turkey, an important ally. Secondly, through the purchase of ChinaFighters, Turkey can expand with ChinaMilitaryCooperation and exchanges will further consolidate the strategic relationship between the two sides. In addition, buy ChineseFightersIt will also help Turkey to get rid of its over-dependence on NATO, to achieveMilitaryDiversified development, increase the stability of ***.
between Turkey and ChinaMilitaryThe potential for cooperation is huge. Both sides are countries with important status and strength, with huge defense industries and technological strength. Through cooperation, both parties can learn from each other and shareMilitaryTechnology, experience and resources to achieve win-win development. In addition, close cooperation between Turkey and Pakistan has also been carried out with ChinaMilitaryCooperation lays the groundwork for closer cooperation between the three partiesMilitaryAlliances. In the current geopolitical landscape of the world, Turkey and China'sMilitaryCooperation will have important implications for regional and global security.
Although Turkey is considering buying ChinaFightersThe odds are not too great, but the move undoubtedly sends a strong signal to the United States that Turkey is rightf-16FightersDependence is no longer absolute. Turkey wants to assert itself through a multi-choice strategyMilitaryinterests, and demonstrate to the world its determination to sovereignty and independence. In this process, China, as a reliable partner, provides Turkey with a supply that meets its needsFightersChoose. This cooperation will help to promote Turkey's relations with China as well as PakistanMilitarycooperation to create a more stable and secure regional and global situation.