Türkiye discusses Eurofighter jet deal with Qatar and Oman, Erdoğan says

Türkiye has been holding talks with Qatar and Oman on the purchase of Eurofighter jets, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said.

He made the remarks to reporters from his press pool upon returning from his Gulf tour, in response to a question about the potential Eurofighter Typhoon deal, Caliber.Az reports via Star.

“Our negotiations on this matter, which involve many technical details, are proceeding positively. One of them is with Qatar, the other with Oman. I have personally held these meetings as well,” Erdoğan stated.

He added that both the defence and foreign ministers have also been involved in these discussions and will continue them in the coming period.

“We aim to conclude these talks swiftly and, God willing, further strengthen our Air Force. With the acquisition of these aircraft, our Air Force will become even more powerful,” the Turkish president said.

Earlier reports indicated that Türkiye is close to finalising an agreement with the United Kingdom and other European countries under which it would promptly receive 12 of the 40 Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft — previously ordered by Qatar and Oman — to meet its immediate defence needs.

The Eurofighter Typhoon is a twin-engine, multirole combat aircraft jointly developed by a European consortium consisting of Airbus, BAE Systems, and Leonardo. Designed for both air-to-air superiority and air-to-ground missions, the Typhoon features advanced avionics, supercruise capability, and composite materials that enhance agility and reduce radar visibility.

Entering service in 2003, it now forms the backbone of several European air forces and has been exported to countries including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman.

More than 600 Eurofighter Typhoons have been produced to date, with ongoing upgrades under the “Eurofighter NextGen” program aimed at extending its operational relevance into the 2040s.

The aircraft’s flexibility and interoperability make it a strategic choice for nations seeking rapid integration with NATO-standard systems and advanced European defence technology.

By Jeyhun Aghazada