The Turkish Air Force is preparing to incorporate a new fighter jet into its fleet. Defense Minister Yaşar Güler confirmed that Germany has authorized the acquisition of 40 Eurofighter Typhoons after a prolonged period of negotiations.
The Eurofighter Typhoon, manufactured by a European consortium that includes Germany, Spain, France, the United Kingdom, and Italy, will bolster the Turkish fleet, complementing the F-16 fighters and replacing the outdated McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom II.
Tensions between Turkey and Germany, stemming from the purchase of Russian-made S-400 air defense systems, had stalled the sale. However, with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s pledge not to use the S-400 — and even consider donating it to Ukraine — relations with NATO allies have normalized. This also allowed the United States to greenlight the sale and upgrade of the F-16s to the Viper standard (Block 70/72).
According to Güler, and as reported by our associated site Aeroin, the constructive support of allies such as Spain, Italy, and the United Kingdom was key in unlocking Germany’s authorization. However, no specific details about the contract have been announced yet, such as the start date of deliveries, the weapons package, or the estimated value of the agreement.
