UK PM Starmer to meet Erdoğan to finalize £10bn Eurofighter deal

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to meet Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Ankara to finalize a £10 billion deal for the purchase of 40 Eurofighter Typhoon jets. The agreement includes the immediate delivery of 12 used jets from Qatar and Oman, with an additional 28 new aircraft to follow.

This meeting marks a significant step in strengthening defense ties between the UK and Türkiye. The deal is expected to enhance Türkiye"s air capabilities and represents a substantial investment in military equipment.

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The discussions in Ankara are anticipated to solidify the terms of the agreement and outline the timeline for the delivery of the aircraft.