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.
Tranche 5 News
Analysis
Air
Bilateral Relations
Defence Politics
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
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
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.
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
Expo and Air Show
BAE Systems Signals Confidence Ahead Of Eurofighter Deal
With IDEF approaching, British officials express strong optimism about a Typhoon sale to Türkiye, as recent high-level meetings in Ankara raise expectations.
Air
Expo and Air Show
BAE’s Warton Line Falls Silent as UK Weighs Typhoon Future
With Turkiye’s expected order looming over the most updated Eurofighter, unions are urging an immediate Tranche 5 deal to protect jobs and capability at Warton.
Air
Turkiye’s New-Old Eurofighter Dilemma Awaits Resolution
The claims that Turkiye will procure second-hand Eurofighter have not been explicitly denied by MoD sources, who responded, “Nothing is certain at the moment.”
Analysis
Air
Turkiye’s Eurofighter Deal: Is There a Second Path?
The equation surrounding the delivery of Eurofighter aircraft that Turkiye seeks to procure remains unsolved. Which Tranche? TurDef suggests another formula.
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