Archive · 28 Oct 2025
UK and Turkey Finalize $10.7 Billion Eurofighter Jet Deal
The UK and Turkey have made a deal for 20 new fighter jets!
The deal is worth $10.7 billion.
This is to help Turkey upgrade its air force and improve its defenses against potential threats.
The agreement was signed by leaders from both countries, showing their cooperation.
Both sides view this deal as an important step in strengthening their relationship, and could result in future orders.
The UK and Turkey signed a deal for 20 Eurofighter Typhoon jets.
The deal is worth $10.7 billion.
The deal represents the largest UK fighter jet export deal in a generation.
The agreement aims to strengthen Turkey's air defenses.
The signing took place during Starmer’s first trip to Turkey since taking office last year.
- Who
- Keir Starmer, Recep Tayyip Erdogan
- What
- Signed a deal for 20 Eurofighter Typhoon jets
- When
- Monday, October 27, 2025
- Where
- Ankara, Turkey
- Why
- To strengthen defense ties and Turkish air defenses
- Key Figures
- Keir Starmer, Recep Tayyip Erdogan
- Jets Purchased
- 20 Eurofighter Typhoon jets
- Deal Cost
- $10.7 billion
- Deal Type
- Defense Cooperation
- Additional Jets
- Possible future orders
Sources
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Turkey signs deal with Britain to buy 20 Eurofighter jets, UK says
Turkey signs deal to buy 20 Eurofighters from Britain for 8 billion pounds
Turkey, UK ink $11 billion Eurofighter jet deal, Erdogan hails landmark pact
