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[Recipient]: Secretary of State < Odinson > [Sender]: Embassy of Türkiye, Washington D.C.< embassy.washington@mb.gov.tr > [Subject]: Confidential // Foreign Military Sale Request

Dear Mr. Adams, The Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye conveys its warm regards to the Government of the United States and reaffirms the enduring value of the partnership between our two nations. Our countries have begun to cooperate closely in advancing regional security and maritime stability, including Türkiye's willingness to assist in refueling and replenishing two U.S. destroyers deployed to the Eastern Mediterranean. In this spirit of continued cooperation, Türkiye wishes to explore the possibility of establishing a foreign military sales options framework for certain defense capabilities intended to strengthen maritime security and deterrence in the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea. Specifically, Türkiye seeks to request preliminary consultations and a cost estimate regarding the potential acquisition, at a future date, of: Up to eight Boeing P‑8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft, including associated mission systems, training, and logistical support; Up to twenty-four launchers of the M142 HIMARS system equipped with the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM). The Government of Türkiye views these capabilities as contributing directly to enhanced maritime domain awareness, long-range precision strike capacity, and cooperative security operations aimed at countering illicit trafficking, strengthening maritime interdiction capabilities, and supporting stability across critical waterways linking Europe, the Middle East, and the Caucasus. At present, due to current fiscal planning considerations, Türkiye does not anticipate immediate procurement of these systems. However, our government is interested in establishing an options structure or preliminary authorization pathway that would allow these acquisitions to proceed more efficiently in the future, should national defense priorities and financial conditions permit. Accordingly, Türkiye would greatly appreciate the assistance of the United States Government in: Providing a preliminary cost estimate and program outline for the above systems, including training, sustainment, and associated infrastructure requirements. Exploring the feasibility of completing the relevant U.S. executive and congressional review processes in advance, where appropriate, in order to shorten potential procurement and delivery timelines at the time a purchase decision is formally made. Türkiye believes that these capabilities would further enhance interoperability between our armed forces and strengthen our collective ability to maintain maritime security and stability in strategically important regions. Please accept, Your Excellency, the assurances of our highest consideration and our continued commitment to the strong partnership between Türkiye and the United States. Respectfully, Serdar Kılıç Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye 2525 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, D.C. 20008 Phone: +1 (202) 612-6700