Turkey to buy 20 UK-made Typhoon jets for £8 billion, boosting defense ties and air force modernization.

Turkey has agreed to purchase 20 Eurofighter Typhoon jets from the UK for £8 billion ($10.7 billion), finalizing the deal during British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s first visit to Ankara. The acquisition, aimed at modernizing Turkey’s air force and strengthening defense ties with NATO, includes support, maintenance, and training. The move follows Turkey’s exit from the F-35 program and reflects efforts to diversify defense partnerships amid shifting regional security dynamics.