UK Submits Formal Offer for Turkey’s Procurement of 40 Eurofighter Typhoon Jets
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The United Kingdom’s Defense Ministry has officially submitted a formal offer to Turkey for the procurement of 40 Eurofighter Typhoon jets, with Turkish authorities currently reviewing the proposal, defense sources confirmed on March 13.
Turkey Evaluates UK’s Proposal
Turkish defense sources previously stated that a formal document outlining the procurement process was prepared and sent to both the UK Defense Ministry and the Eurofighter consortium, awaiting an official offer in return.
"The anticipated offer has now reached our ministry, and the evaluation process is ongoing," the sources confirmed.
Eurofighter Sale Requires Multinational Approval
The Eurofighter Typhoon, a joint production of Germany, Spain, Italy, and the UK, requires approval from all four partner nations for any export deal to proceed.
Turkey’s interest in acquiring the multi-role combat jets gained momentum in late 2024, particularly after Germany took steps to explore the sale—a shift from its earlier hesitance.
Turkey Conducts Inspection of Eurofighter Typhoons
In December 2024, two UK Royal Air Force Eurofighter jets landed at a Turkish military base in Ankara, where Turkish authorities inspected the aircraft. The visit coincided with a meeting between Turkish Defense Minister Yaşar Güler and Maria Eagle, the UK’s Minister for Defense Procurement and Industry, signaling increased defense collaboration.
UK-Turkey Defense Talks Expand to Regional Security
On March 13, UK Defense Minister John Healey met with Turkish Defense Minister Yaşar Güler in Ankara to discuss a range of defense and security issues, with a focus on:
- Defense industry cooperation
- Regional security, including Ukraine
- European security dynamics
"Recent developments have once again underscored our nation's critical role in ensuring Europe's security," Turkish sources stated.
Turkey’s Growing Role in European Defense
Amid rising military buildup efforts in Europe, fueled by concerns over NATO's long-term commitment following remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump, Turkey has positioned itself as a key strategic player.
As NATO’s second-largest military power and a non-EU nation, Turkey is emerging as a significant contributor to European security and regional stability.