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Turkey Waiting for Sale Contract From Qatar for Eurofighter Typhoon Jets, Defense Ministry Says
Talks continue on a separate contract for used jets as Turkey seeks to reinforce air defenses and maintain deterrence, officials said.
- On Thursday, the Turkish Defense Ministry announced that Ankara is waiting for Qatar to submit a sale contract and draft training program for Eurofighter Typhoon jets as part of its agreement with Britain.
- Turkey turned to the European-manufactured Eurofighter after the United States blocked F-35 purchases in 2019, leading to an $11 billion deal in October 2025 with Britain for 20 jets.
- Ankara is also seeking 24 additional jets from Qatar and Oman to maintain fleet deterrence; delegations discussed technical and logistical matters in August and September.
- Turkish Defense Minister Yasar Guler signed the Badr Memorandum of Understanding in Doha on Wednesday with Qatar, Pakistan, and Indonesia to strengthen defense industry cooperation and supply chains.
- The status of these purchases remains uncertain as Iranian attacks on the Gulf state raised concerns over Qatar's defense needs, though Ankara's talks with Qatar remain on track despite regional turmoil.
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In August and September, meetings were held between the two sides to discuss the details of the purchase.
Turkey is awaiting the delivery of the sales contract from Qatar, in order to proceed with the procurement of used Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets, as part of Ankara’s broader plan to strengthen and modernize its air force. As announced on Thursday (22/10) by the Turkish Ministry of Defense, consultations with Doha are continuing, […] The article Turkey awaits a contract from Qatar for used Eurofighters appeared first on FLIGHT.
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