Erdogan Negotiates Eurofighter Transfers With Qatar

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan traveled to Doha to press talks to acquire used Eurofighter Typhoon jets from Qatar (and potentially Oman), coordinating with Britain to secure transfers. Reports conflict on quantities: some outlets say Ankara seeks 24 used Tranche 3A jets from Qatar plus up to 16 new Tranche 4 aircraft, while others report an immediate acquisition of roughly 12 used jets. Any resale of Qatari Typhoons would require authorization from the Eurofighter consortium (Britain, Germany, Italy and Spain); Britain is reported to support the potential deal and Qatar could replace sold jets with new orders. Ankara has offered access or a potential technology‑transfer arrangement on its indigenous KAAN fighter project as part of negotiations. Analysts say the purchases would bolster Turkey’s 4.5‑generation capability and also serve to pressure Washington over its F‑35 exclusion, but timing and larger procurements remain uncertain and could be delayed by consortium approvals and U.S. congressional politics.