Turkey and UK Seal Training and Support Pact for Eurofighter Deal

Turkey and the United Kingdom signed a training and support agreement on March 25. The pact accompanies Ankara’s October 2025 order of 20 Eurofighter Typhoon jets.

Signing and context

The signing took place in London during Turkish Defense Minister Yaşar Güler’s official visit. U.K. Defence Secretary John Healey signed on behalf of Britain.

Deal components and value

BAE Systems will supply spares, support equipment and high-fidelity training simulators. The package also includes electronic warfare capabilities and technical support services.

The support terms cover an initial three-year period starting from the aircrafts’ entry into service. Officials did not disclose the exact value of this new contract.

When Ankara announced the jet purchase in October 2025, the U.K. government placed the total deal at up to £8 billion. BAE Systems stated Turkey will pay £5.4 billion for 20 Typhoons and the associated weapons and integration package.

By that arithmetic, the training and support element could be worth up to £2.6 billion.

Training, maintenance and industrial ties

Under separate agreements, the Royal Air Force will train Turkish instructor pilots. Ten instructor pilots and nearly 100 maintenance technicians will receive training.

The aim is for the Turkish Air Force to independently deliver training and sustainment for future pilots and ground crew. Turkey intends to perform depot-level maintenance on airframes, engines and on-board equipment at home when the jets enter service.

UK industry partners

The work secures production of components and spares to support Turkey’s maintenance effort. U.K. industry partners are involved in the program.

• BAE Systems
• Leonardo UK
• MBDA
• Rolls-Royce
• Martin Baker

The UK Seal Training and Support Pact for Eurofighter Deal formalizes long-term industrial and training cooperation. It also aims to strengthen sustainment capabilities in Turkey.

Cem Devrim Yaylali, a correspondent based in Istanbul, reported the signing for Filmogaz.com.