Turkey is awaiting a sales agreement and a proposed training plan from Qatar as Ankara pursues the acquisition of additional Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft, according to a statement issued by Turkey’s Defense Ministry on Thursday.

Turkey and Britain, both NATO members, finalized an agreement last year for 20 Typhoon fighters. The deal was intended to strengthen defense cooperation between the two countries and improve Turkey’s air defense capabilities. Ankara is also seeking another 24 aircraft from Qatar and Oman, although negotiations over those additional jets have moved forward slowly.

Under arrangements linked to Britain’s agreement with Turkey, Qatar and Oman are permitted to transfer some of their existing Typhoon aircraft to Ankara. However, any such transfer would require a separate sales contract.

During its weekly briefing, Turkey’s Defense Ministry said negotiations with Qatar were ongoing. Turkish and Qatari officials held discussions in August and September to address technical requirements and logistical arrangements associated with the proposed acquisition.

The discussions covered the number of fighter jets and ammunition Turkey intends to obtain, alongside training requirements for pilots and aircraft maintenance personnel.

The ministry said: “It is expected for Qatar to prepare the draft training program and the sales contract to be sent to our country,” it said.

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