Agreement with the UK government includes advanced simulators, training of pilots and maintenance teams, as well as technical support for the Eurofighter Typhoons ordered by Ankara.
A BAE Systems announced a new contract linked to the fighter jet acquisition program Eurofighter Typhoon for the Türkiyein an agreement signed with the UK government to provide training, support equipment and technical services focused on the future operation of the aircraft.
Under the contract, the British company will supply spare parts, support equipment, engineer and pilot training, high-fidelity simulators and electronic warfare capabilities. In addition, BAE Systems will also provide technical support services for an initial period of three years from the entry into service of the aircraft.
According to the company, the objective is to support Turkish Armed Forces in building its operational readiness and effectiveness with the new fighter, in addition to gradually expanding the sovereign support capacity of the country.
The new contract complements the understanding announced in October between the governments of United Kingdom and from Republic of Türkiye for the purchase of 20 aeronaves Typhoonreinforcing the role of the model in the security and defense architecture of the Europa and the Middle East.
In a note, Simon Barnesmanaging director of Air at BAE Systems, said the company is proud to support the UK-Turkey partnership with a credible defense capability, deepening collaboration between the two countries and reinforcing shared security commitments. The executive also highlighted that the acquisition of the Typhoon strengthens the bilateral partnership and expands Turkey’s advanced combat air capabilities.
Production of the new aircraft for Ankara is already underway in United Kingdom and in other partner countries of the Eurofighter consortium, with the first delivery scheduled for 2030.
In separate agreements with the British government, the Royal Air Force will be responsible for training 10 Turkish instructor pilots e almost 100 maintenance instructors. The measure seeks to ensure that the Turkish Air Force can independently conduct training and support of future pilots and ground crews.
BAE Systems also highlighted the industrial relevance of the program for the United Kingdom. More than a third of each Typhoon fighter It is produced in the country, supporting activities in hundreds of companies in the supply chain. THE final assembly of Turkish jets will take place in Warton, Lancashirewhile the program as a whole maintains more than 20 thousand jobs in the British economy.
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