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Eurofighter: Why Turkey is Targeting Greece

Published December 29, 2025, 07:16
Eurofighter: Why Turkey is Targeting Greece

Turkey is proceeding with the purchase of over 40 Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft, a move that, while presented by the United Kingdom as strengthening the southern NATO front, actually aims to counter the continuously upgrading Greek air force. The deal includes 20 new aircraft from the UK and 24 used ones from Qatar and Oman, which will be upgraded with modern radars and missiles. The acquisition of the Eurofighters is a temporary solution for Turkey, as it seeks to maintain its air capabilities until it acquires fifth-generation fighters, such as the F-35, from which it has been excluded due to the purchase of Russian S-400 missiles. The Turkish President Erdogan has expressed his desire to return to the F-35 program. The British government presents the sale as a significant deal for the country's defense industry and as a contribution to regional security. However, the main driving force behind Turkey's purchase is the need to offset Greece's air superiority. The upgrade of the used Eurofighters from Oman will bring them to the level of the most modern versions, making them capable of carrying advanced missiles and radars. Delivery of the aircraft is expected to begin in 2028, while the new Typhoons will be delivered between 2030 and 2032.