Germany Greenlights Eurofighter Jet Deal to Turkey

Germany has approved the sale of 40 Eurofighter Typhoon jets to Turkey after a decision by the federal security council. Turkey has been in talks with a consortium including Germany, Britain, Italy, and Spain for the purchase. Turkish President Erdogan expressed eagerness to finalize the deal.

The German government has paved the way for Turkey to acquire 40 Eurofighter Typhoon jets, as reported by Spiegel news magazine on Wednesday. This follows a green light from Germany's federal security council.

Turkey has been negotiating with a consortium representing Germany, Britain, Italy, and Spain—namely Airbus, BAE Systems, and Leonardo—for the purchase of the jets. The federal security council, whose consent is necessary for arms exports, conducts its operations in secrecy, and the government typically refrains from commenting on its decisions.

The German defense ministry declined to comment on the report, while the economy ministry did not immediately provide a response. Earlier, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan indicated a favorable stance from Germany and Britain regarding the jets sale, emphasizing Turkey's desire to expedite the procurement process.

(With inputs from agencies.)