"Green light for Eurofighter from Germany"

The obstacle posed by Germany regarding Turkey's request to procure 24 Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets, produced in consortium with four European countries, is being removed. It has been learned that the German government has approved the start of technical discussions regarding the sale of Eurofighter Typhoon.

24 FIGHTER JETS TO BE ACQUIRED IN THE FIRST PHASE

According to information reported by NTV, if Germany gives final approval for the sale after the technical discussions, Turkey will acquire 24 Eurofighter fighter jets as soon as possible in the first phase. In later stages of the process, this number will be completed to 40.

With the procurement of Eurofighter fighter jets, the Turkish Air Force will have aircraft equipped with AESA radar for the first time. Experts emphasize that Eurofighter will be the most suitable solution during the interim period until the entry of the national fighter jet KAAN and the F-16 Block 70 fighter jets into the inventory.

WORK IS UNDERWAY FOR 40 AIRCRAFT

National Defense Minister Yaşar Güler stated in a recent announcement, "Turkey is continuing its efforts to procure 40 Eurofighters in discussions with the UK and Spain. They are trying to convince Germany." There have been signs in recent days that Germany, which has long blocked the sale of weapons and defense equipment to Turkey, has softened its stance. Reports in the German press indicated that Germany has given the green light for the sale of a weapon package to Turkey valued at approximately 336 million euros.

OLAF SCHOLZ IN TURKEY ON OCTOBER 19

German Government Spokesman Deputy Wolfgang Büchner stated at a press conference held in Berlin that Chancellor Scholz will visit Turkey next weekend and will meet with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Istanbul on October 19. Büchner noted that a press conference would be held after the meeting. In response to a question regarding the German government's stance on the Eurofighter sale, Büchner said he could not comment on the discussions to be held, and as is known, no detailed explanation regarding arms exports has been made here. When a journalist asked, "Should we expect anything new regarding this visit?" Büchner reiterated that he could not say anything regarding arms exports and that there was nothing to announce, adding, "However, of course, you can always expect something new from the visit of the German Chancellor to the President of Turkey."