The President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, is discussing in Qatar the purchase of second-hand Eurofighter planes and proposing a technology exchange.

Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the President of Turkey, is proposing to modernize the country's air fleet and will take advantage of a visit to Qatar to discuss the purchase of second-hand Eurofighter fighter jets from the Qatari military. According to a source in Turkish security, negotiations are ongoing, and Turkey could offer access to its new generation fighter jet, Kaan, as part of a potential technology transfer agreement. Turkey, excluded from the F-35 program due to the purchase of the Russian S-400 system, is also looking to acquire 40 new Eurofighter jets, but their delivery depends on the approval of four European countries. Observers suggest that Turkey's intention to buy Eurofighters aims to exert pressure on Washington for reintegration into the F-35 program. Additionally, U.S. President Donald Trump has hinted that he is willing to lift sanctions against the Turkish defense sector, but progress is unlikely before the New Year due to the deadlock in the U.S. Congress.