Germany Approves Eurofighter Jet Delivery to Turkey

The German government has approved the delivery of 40 Eurofighter Typhoon jets to Turkey following a positive decision by its federal security council, marking significant progress in the ongoing negotiations. The Eurofighter jets are produced by a consortium of Germany, Britain, Italy, and Spain, represented by Airbus, BAE Systems, and Leonardo. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan highlighted the supportive stance of Germany and Britain, expressing optimism about receiving the jets soon and emphasizing the positive impact on defense cooperation. Erdogan discussed the matter with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, both of whom have shown willingness to coordinate on export approvals. The deal reflects Turkey's ambition to enhance its defense capabilities through international collaboration. Germany's approval is crucial since the jets cannot be exported without its consent, and the coordinated diplomatic efforts signal a strong move towards finalizing the sale.