Turkiye and Britain Sign Accord Allowing Ankara to Use Eurofighter Typhoon Fighters
The agreement marks a significant step forward in Turkiye's long-standing negotiations to acquire the jets.
Turkiye and Britain have formally agreed on a memorandum of understanding that enables Ankara to utilize the Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft.
This development is a substantial milestone in Turkiye's pursuit of procuring these advanced fighter jets, which has been under negotiation for years.
The Eurofighter Typhoon is produced by a consortium consisting of Airbus, BAE Systems, and Leonardo, representing Germany, Britain, Italy, and Spain respectively.According to reports, Turkiye has been in discussions to acquire 40 units of the Eurofighter Typhoon.
This agreement comes on the heels of Spiegel magazine's revelation that Germany has approved the delivery of these jets to Turkiye following a favorable decision by the federal security council.
The memorandum signifies the formalizing of an arrangement where Turkiye will be authorized as a user of this cutting-edge military technology, potentially paving the way for the procurement process to move forward without further hindrances.