Turkiye-Qatar Talks for Eurofighter T3A on a Good Track
Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan stated that Turkiye and Qatar have reached a mutual understanding on the transfer of Eurofighter Tranche 3A.
Eurofighter News
Air
Bilateral Relations
Land
Air
Türkiye Confirms £5.4 Billion Eurofighter Typhoon Deal
Turkish MOD stated that the £5.4 billion deal covers Eurofighter fighter equipment, and munitions, while contracts with Qatar and Oman remain under study.
Analysis
Air
Bilateral Relations
Defence Politics
Turkish Eurofighter: The Power Multiplier for NATO Too
Turkiye has concluded negotiations on its long-standing Eurofighter Typhoon procurement. The agreement will add 20 aircraft to the Turkish Air Force's fleet.
Air
Turkiye to Acquire 44 Eurofighter Typhoons in Total
Turkiye will acquire 44 Eurofighter jets under a UK-led agreement, including 24 used aircraft from Oman and Qatar and 20 new units built at Warton from 2030.
Air
Turkiye Signs £5.4 billion Deal for 20 New Typhoon Jets
Landmark agreement during UK PM’s Ankara visit secures Warton Eurofighter Typhoon production line and confirms AESA radar-equipped aircraft for Türkiye.
Air
Airbus backs Türkiye’s any kind of Eurofighter deal
Airbus Türkiye representative Simon Ward told TurDef that the company would fully support any Eurofighter fighter jet purchase from the UK, Qatar or Oman.
Air
Defence Politics
Eurofighter Contract with Turkiye Anticipated in 2025
German Minister of Foreign Affairs stated that the deal with Turkiye for Eurofighter is anticipated to be signed this year, following a visit to Ankara.
Air
Germany and Airbus sign an agreement for the Eurofighter Tranche 5
Germany has agreed to buy 20 Eurofighter planes from Airbus in the latest Tranche 5 configuration. The planes will be delivered between 2031 and 2034.
Air
Bangladesh Air Force modernization clouded by uncertainty
Bangladesh’s Armed Forces Modernisation plans remain unclear amid conflicting reports of aircraft purchases, economic limits, and shifting regional alliances.
Air
Germany initiates Eurofighter Tranche 5 production
Germany’s budget committee has approved the procurements of 20 new Eurofighter jets worth €3.75 billion, paving the way for the Tranche 5 production phase.
Navy / Maritime
Air
Türkiye Denies Eurofighter Purchase Talks with Qatar
Ankara has played down reports that Türkiye will procure 10–12 Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 3A fighters following last week’s official visit to Qatar.
Unmanned Systems
Germany Willing to Go with Overpriced Heron TP Acquisition
Germany is planning to buy three Heron TP UAVs from Israel, despite the questionable price tag that goes way beyond those of Heron TP’s counterparts.
Air
Weapon / Missile
Defence Politics
Berlin weighs Eurofighter Tranche 5 deal, Taurus upgrade
Germany is preparing for a major defense investment, with 81 projects, including Eurofighter Tranche 5 jets and the modernization of Taurus cruise missiles.
Air
Bilateral Relations
Expo and Air Show
The UK and Turkiye negotiate a deal to acquire Eurofighter Typhoons
Türkiye and the UK signed a MoU at IDEF to acquire Eurofighter fighter planes. This would improve the two NATO allies' strategic military collaboration.
Air
Expo and Air Show
BAE Systems Displays Eurofighter and Meteor at IDEF
British company BAE Systems exhibits its Eurofighter Typhoon jet at IDEF along with the most sophisticated air-to-air missile of fighter jet Meteor.
Air
Defence Politics
Expo and Air Show
UK Finds Path Around German Block on Eurofighter for Turkiye
Ahead of IDEF, the Kensington Treaty signals that the United Kingdom is ready to overcome Germany’s long-standing block on Eurofighter exports to Turkiye.
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