Turkey waiting for sale contract from Qatar for Eurofighter Typhoon jets, defense ministry says

Turkey is awaiting a sales contract and draft training program from Qatar as part of its deal with Britain to procure 20 Eurofighter Typhoon jets, the Turkish Defense Ministry said on Thursday. Talks continue, with technical and logistical discussions held in August and September. Turkey also signed a defense accord with Qatar, Pakistan, and Indonesia.

Turkey is waiting for Qatar to send a sales contract and draft training program as part of its deal with Britain to procure Eurofighter Typhoon jets, the Turkish Defense Ministry said on Thursday. NATO allies Turkey and Britain signed the deal for 20 jets last year to deepen bilateral ties and bolster Turkish air defenses. Under the deal, Qatar and Oman can supply Turkey with some of their own Typhoons, though that requires a separate sales contract. At its weekly press briefing, the ministry said talks on the procurement were continuing, and Turkish and Qatari delegations discussed technical and logistical matters in August and September, including the scope of jets and ammunition, as well as training for pilots and maintenance teams. The ministry added that its defense budget was increased for 2027 due to ongoing domestic defense industry projects for air defenses, the indigenous KAAN fighter jet program, drone development, and shipbuilding. Turkey also signed a defense accord with Qatar, Pakistan, and Indonesia on Wednesday to boost defense cooperation and strengthen defensive capabilities.