UK, Turkey ink deal to advance Eurofighter Typhoon collaboration
(MENAFN) Türkiye and the United Kingdom have taken a major step forward in defense cooperation with the signing of a comprehensive memorandum of understanding (MoU) focused on Türkiye’s integration as a Eurofighter Typhoon operator.
According to reports from Türkiye’s Ministry of National Defense, Turkish Defense Minister Yasar Guler and UK Defense Secretary John Healey formalized the agreement during the 17th International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF), held in Istanbul.
“The Defense Ministers have today jointly signed a Memorandum of Understanding. This document codifies the relationship between the countries, taking them one step closer to a full agreement on Typhoon. Both Ministers welcome signature as a positive step towards bringing Türkiye into the Typhoon club and share a mutual ambition to conclude the necessary arrangements as soon as possible,” the ministry said in a statement.
The meeting provided both officials the chance to reaffirm the strength of the Türkiye–UK relationship. The statement emphasized their shared commitment to enhancing their longstanding defense partnership, highlighting NATO collaboration and expanding defense industry ties.
"The Defense Ministers of the Republic of Türkiye and the United Kingdom welcomed the opportunity to meet at the 17th International Defence Industry Fair in Istanbul today and reaffirmed the strength of the Türkiye-UK partnership. They underscored the importance of the two countries’ longstanding defense cooperation, including collaboration through NATO and growing ties in defense industry and security. Both Ministers committed to deepening this strategic partnership in support of the Alliance’s collective deterrence,” the ministry added.
Talks around Türkiye’s role as a future Eurofighter operator have shown steady progress, with both countries optimistic about the potential deal. The MoU is seen as a pivotal move toward modernizing Türkiye’s combat air fleet and further strengthening military collaboration between the two NATO allies.
“The two nations continue to make excellent progress on the export of Eurofighter Typhoon. Welcoming Türkiye as a Typhoon operator would build on the bonds of friendship developed over many decades between key NATO Allies and would be a significant step towards enhancing Türkiye’s advanced combat air capabilities.”
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