Turkey and UK Agree on Training and Support Deal for Eurofighter Typhoon Aircraft
Summary
Turkey and the United Kingdom have signed a training and support agreement worth up to £2.6 billion ($3.5 billion) to accompany Ankara's multibillion-dollar order of 20 Eurofighter Typhoon warplanes in October 2025. The agreement was signed during Turkish Defense Minister Yaşar Güler's official visit to the UK on March 25. BAE Systems will deliver spares, support equipment, and training services for an initial three-year period. The deal also includes separate agreements with the Royal Air Force to train Turkish instructor pilots and maintenance technicians. Turkey aims to perform its own depot-level maintenance of the aircraft in Turkey.
Key Takeaways
- 1. Turkey has signed a £2.6 billion ($3.5 billion) training and support agreement with the UK for its Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft order.
- 2. The deal includes delivery of spares, support equipment, and high-fidelity training simulators by BAE Systems.
- 3. Separate agreements have been made with the Royal Air Force to train Turkish instructor pilots and maintenance technicians.
- 4. Turkey aims to perform its own depot-level maintenance of the aircraft in Turkey, with the involvement of UK industry partners.
- 5. The total value of the Eurofighter Typhoon order is estimated to be up to £8 billion ($10.7 billion), with Turkey paying $7.2 billion for 20 aircraft and associated weapons and integration package.