UK Training Contract Supports Turkish Typhoon Aircraft Programme
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The UK Government has reached a defence agreement with Turkey to provide training and support equipment and services for its recently ordered Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft.
Under the contract, BAE Systems will deliver spares and support equipment, associated engineer and pilot training, high-fidelity training simulators and electronic warfare capabilities. BAE Systems will also provide technical support services for an initial three-year term from entry into service of the aircraft.
The contract will support the Turkish Armed Forces to deliver operational readiness and effectiveness and progressively increase the nation's sovereign support capability. This follows the agreement announced in October between the UK and Turkish governments for the purchase of 20 Typhoon aircraft.
Manufacturing of the new aircraft for Turkey is underway in the UK and across the Eurofighter partner nations, with the first aircraft scheduled for delivery in 2030.
Under separate agreements, the Royal Air Force will train 10 Turkish instructor pilots and nearly 100 maintenance trainers. Final assembly of Turkish jets will take place at Warton, Lancashire.
