The German government has officially approved the sale of 40 Eurofighter fighter jets to Turkey. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
Turkey expressed its intention to receive these jets in the spring of 2023, but at that time, the government led by Chancellor Olaf Scholz did not approve such an agreement. Recently, the German government revisited this issue in a closed meeting of the Federal Security Council and granted permission for the sale.
The decision was made as a result of political pressure exerted by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Negotiations on this matter took place between the leaders of the two countries last week.
The Eurofighter jets are produced by a consortium involving companies from the United Kingdom, Germany, and Italy. These jets are expected to significantly enhance Turkey's defense capabilities.
The Turkish government has pledged to use the jets only for NATO missions, which is particularly significant in light of existing traditional disputes with Greece. German officials have informed the governments of Turkey, Britain, and Greece about this decision, and the Turkish side has officially confirmed its commitments.
Experts evaluate this agreement as a new stage in military-political relations, as well as an increase in regional stability and NATO cooperation potential. Overall, Germany's decision to sell fighter jets to Turkey could open a new chapter in European military relations and regional security strategy.
This new agreement and technologies will play a crucial role in maintaining the balance of power in the NATO region.
