The publication states that these fighters are equal to the Greek Rafale and with their purchase Turkey can balance the situation in the Aegean.
An alternative armament plan for Ankara in the event of no agreement with the US on F-16 fighters is presented by the Turkish newspaper Milliyet. “Plan B” envisages the purchase of used Eurofighters from Britain and the relevant discussions are already underway. The publication states that these fighters are equal to the Greek Rafale and with their purchase Turkey can balance the situation in the Aegean.
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London does not rule out the sale of Typhoon in Turkey
A recent post even mentioned that the commander of the Turkish Air Force, General Hasan Kucukayuz visited the United Kingdom last month and the headquarters of the consortium that makes the Eurofighterwhile she also met him British Major Sir Michael Wingstone. Mr Kuchukakyuz also inspected the rapid reaction alarm system equipped with the British Typhoon.
A spokesman for the British Ministry of Defense spoke to SKAI London correspondent Thanassis Gavo, did not rule out the possibility of selling the aircraft to Turkey.
“Turkey is a NATO ally and an important friend of the United Kingdom. “The UK has regular discussions with Turkey on operational capabilities, just as we have similar discussions with other allies.” said the spokesman.
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