Türkiye has signed an agreement with the United Kingdom to provide long-term maintenance and operational support for Eurofighter jets, the Defence Ministry said on Tuesday.
The deal was signed in London during talks between Defence Minister Yaşar Güler and British Defence Secretary John Healey, the ministry said.
The agreement covers technical and logistical support under the Eurofighter Typhoon programme and is intended to ensure the aircraft remain operationally ready over the long term.
A separate contract for the procurement of aircraft, equipment and munitions linked to the programme had already been signed in October 2025.
Officials said the meeting also addressed broader defence cooperation, with both sides expressing a commitment to deepen military ties in the coming years.
Türkiye last year agreed an 8 billion pound ($10.7 billion) deal with the UK to purchase 20 Eurofighter Typhoon jets. Ankara is also planning to acquire 12 aircraft from the Royal Air Force of Oman and another 12 currently in service with Qatar’s air force.
The Eurofighter Typhoon is produced by a European consortium including BAE Systems, Airbus and Leonardo. Britain has been a key supporter of Türkiye’s efforts to secure the jets, including backing the deal after Germany lifted its objections in 2024.
Excluded from the U.S.-led F-35 program, Türkiye has been diversifying its air force with Eurofighters and upgraded F-16 aircraft. It is also developing its own fifth-generation fighter jet, Kaan, which is expected to enter service in 2028.