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Türkiye could announce a preliminary deal for a multibillion-dollar order of Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets early this week, possibly during the International Defense Industry Fair, according to two people familiar with the matter speaking to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) on Monday.
The contract is likely to be valued at around $5.6 billion, analysts estimate. The agreement would cover a maximum of 40 jets, although the exact number and aircraft configuration remain under discussion, the source said.
The Eurofighter program requires unanimous approval from all four partner countries—Germany, the U.K., Italy, and Spain—for any export. Germany signaled its approval in November 2024 after discussions between President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and then-Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
Türkiye's interest in Eurofighter aircraft intensified following its exclusion from the U.S.-led F-35 program and ongoing delays in procuring new F-16 jets from the United States.
The procurement timeline has evolved through several phases since 2022, when Türkiye initiated discussions with the U.K. and Spain while seeking to navigate German objections.
The 17th International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF 2025) is expected to feature over 1,400 companies, including over 900 domestic firms and over 400 foreign companies from 44 countries.
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