Turkey’s Eurofighter process going to plan despite German block, says minister
Turkey’s interest in the Eurofighter began in 2022, with talks starting in 2023. (Photo: Crown Copyright)
The comment, made by Turkish defence minister Yasar Guler, also noted that the 40-strong sale of Eurofighter Typhoons was primarily managed by the UK, not Germany.
Turkey is facing a pause in its fighter jet acquisition plans, following a report from German newspaper Handelsblatt that Germany had blocked the sale of 40 Eurofighter Typhoon’s to the country, following the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu.
The relationship between Turkey and Germany with reference to the Typhoon acquisition has been a contentious one. However, in October 2024, the Germany softened its previous objections to sale and gave the go-ahead for technical talks with Turkey. The total programme value is estimated at US$5.38 billion.
The German Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy did not confirm any report
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