Turkey’s Eurofighter deal with Britain marks not only a major upgrade for its air force but also its renewed engagement with Europe’s security architecture, while Athens remains firm on blocking Ankara’s access to EU defence programs

When German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Ankara this week for his first major trip outside the European Union, the symbolism was unmistakable. Aside from his inaugural visit to Washington, the Turkish capital was his first destination beyond the EU’s borders – a choice underscoring Turkey’s centrality in German foreign policy. Merz’s message was clear: […]

Germany now supports Turkey’s participation in the EU’s SAFE defense program despite Greek objections.

The UK has sealed a deal with Turkey for the sale of a batch of 20 Eurofighter jets for €9.16 billion, as announced on Monday evening by a representative of the United Kingdom’s Prime Minister, Kier Starmer. Starmer made his first visit to Turkey, with earlier reports in the day suggesting that apart from talks […]

As British PM Keir Starmer visits Turkey today trying to finalize a multibillion-pound jet deal with Ankara, the espionage charges against Istanbul’s mayor deepen concerns about Turkey’s democratic backslide and raise alarm in Athens over regional security risks

Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s planned trip to Ankara marks a turning point in German-Turkish relations — and a deal for 40 Eurofighter jets, struck despite Greece’s fierce objections, could reshape the balance of power in the Eastern Mediterranean

By the end of last year, German arms deliveries to Turkey reached €231 million - their highest level in two decades.

In this context, the MoU between the UK and Turkey sets the stage for negotiations surrounding the purchase price, payment terms, timeline for final contract drafting, confidentiality clauses, and other critical components of the prospective deal

Guler stated the deal was reached as Germany had approved the Turkish request following the support of NATO allies Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom, who are joint partners in producing the multipurpose fighter jets.