Eurofighter consortium proposes additional 24 jets for Turkey

At the International Fighter Conference (IFC 2026) in Munich, the Eurofighter consortium presented plans for the potential sale of 24 additional Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft to Turkey. These plans, unveiled by the consortium's Head of Engineering and Operations, Cristiano Montrucchio, would increase Turkey's potential fleet to 44 jets, assuming a previous deal for 20 aircraft proceeds as planned.

While the presentation highlights significant interest, no formal agreement for the additional 24 units has been signed. Reports from Turkish defense media suggest that an unnamed European partner, potentially Italy or Spain, may be willing to provide aircraft from its own delivery pipeline to ensure Turkey receives the jets before 2030. This initiative aims to bypass standard wait times, though these reports remain unconfirmed by official sources.

Turkey has already secured a formal agreement with the United Kingdom for the initial 20 aircraft, with deliveries expected to commence in 2030. Separately, the Turkish government continues negotiations with Qatar regarding the procurement of used Eurofighter jets. The situation remains in the exploratory phase, with no firm dates set for further contract signings or specific delivery schedules regarding the newly proposed batch.