Turkey is intensifying efforts to finalize the purchase of Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets by engaging in talks with Germany.  

In 2019, Turkey was excluded from the F-35 program due to its controversial purchase of the Russian S-400 air defense system. Consequently, an order for more than 100 F-35 stealth fighter jets to renew the Turkish Air Force fleet was scrapped. Since then, the country has been looking for alternatives. 

Since 2022, it has engaged in talks with members of the Eurofighter consortium, namely Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, and Spain, to secure an order for Typhoon fighters. After reportedly securing support from the United Kingdom and Spain in 2023, progress has been slow due to Germany’s objections. 

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