UK Secures Multi-Billion-Pound Support Deal in Major Export Success
The UK and Türkiye have formalised a new multi-billion-pound training and support agreement for British-built Typhoon fighter jets. The deal builds on a landmark export contract agreed in October 2025 and was signed in London by Defence Secretary John Healey and Turkish Defence Minister Yaşar Güler.
Training and support package
Under the agreement, 10 Turkish pilots will receive training in the UK. Nearly 100 ground crew technicians will also train in the UK.
Technician courses will cover mechanical work, avionics, weapons, and mission systems. The package includes long-term maintenance support and supply of spares.
Additional elements include delivery of support equipment, engineer and pilot instruction, high-tech simulators, and electronic warfare capabilities.
Industrial and jobs impact
This phase secures work for major UK defence firms, including BAE Systems, Leonardo UK, MBDA, Rolls‑Royce and Martin Baker. It will support production of components and spare parts.
More than a third of each Typhoon is manufactured in Britain. Production lines operate in Scotland, Lancashire and Bristol, with 330 UK companies in the supply chain.
- The overall programme is backing around 20,000 skilled UK jobs.
- Almost 6,000 roles directly support Typhoon work at BAE Systems sites in Warton and Samlesbury.
- About 1,100 jobs are supported in the South West, including Rolls‑Royce in Bristol.
- More than 800 roles are linked to Typhoon in Scotland, including Leonardo in Edinburgh.
Filmogaz.com notes this support work includes delivery of spares, training, and sustainment activity across the UK.
Strategic and defence implications
Türkiye’s acquisition will strengthen NATO’s combat air capability on its eastern flank. The training programme advances delivery of the wider October 2025 order.
The wider export order is the largest UK fighter jet export agreement in almost two decades. Typhoon aircraft continue to fly defensive missions in the Middle East.
Industry and government reaction
Government officials described the programme as a partnership that deepens security ties and supports British industry. They said the agreement demonstrates confidence in UK aerospace skills.
Industry leaders welcomed the deal. They highlighted enhanced collaboration, increased readiness for Turkish forces, and the role of Typhoon as a proven combat air platform.
Keyword context
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