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Türkiye is progressing in its efforts to acquire 40 Eurofighter Typhoon jets, with NATO’s NSPA facilitating the process. While discussions with the UK, Italy, and Spain are moving forward, talks with Germany remain slower. The acquisition aims to strengthen Türkiye's air defence capabilities.
Türkiye is advancing in its bid to acquire 40 Eurofighter Typhoon jets to modernise its air force. NATO's Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has issued a tender for spare parts covering 250 items for the Typhoon. NSPA is leading the multinational acquisition process.
Discussions between Turkey and the Eurofighter consortium, including the UK, Germany, Italy, and Spain, are progressing well, though talks with Germany are slower. Defence industry observers are cautious, recalling the complexities of the F-35 negotiations.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz recently confirmed that technical talks on the potential sale are underway. This acquisition would significantly enhance Turkey’s air defence capabilities. A Eurofighter Typhoon from the UK’s Royal Air Force recently landed at Murted Air Base in Ankara, underlining the importance of ongoing talks with Germany and other consortium members.
Open-source intelligence (OSINT) sources reported a significant movement of U.S. military aircraft towards the Middle East in recent hours. Dozens of U.S. Air Force aerial refuelling tankers and heavy transport aircraft were observed heading eastwards, presumably to staging points in the region.
Snow and ice stalled travellers in northwest Europe on Wednesday, forcing around a thousand to spend the night in Amsterdam's Schiphol airport but delighting others who set out to explore a snow-blanketed Paris on sledges and skis.
Diplomatic tensions between Tokyo and Beijing escalated as Japan slams China's export ban on dual-use goods. Markets have wobbled as fears grow over a potential rare earth embargo affecting global supply chains.
Two people have been killed after a private helicopter crashed at a recreation centre in Russia’s Perm region, Russian authorities and local media have said.
U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that Iran could face a strong response from the United States if its authorities kill protesters amid ongoing unrest.
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Russian drone and missile attacks on Kyiv early on Friday (9 January) killed at least 4 people, injured at least 19, and caused significant damage to residential buildings and critical infrastructure, Ukrainian officials said.
Venezuela has released prominent Venezuelan-Spanish rights activist Rocío San Miguel and four other Spanish citizens, Spanish authorities said on Thursday (8 January). Local rights groups report that promised releases of Venezuelan political prisoners are yet to materialise.
Türkiye’s United Nations envoy called on the international community on Thursday to maintain strong support for the elimination of Syria’s remaining chemical weapons, stressing that the task is both a legal obligation and a critical priority for regional security and humanitarian protection.
Georgia has said it will clarify the circumstances surrounding the U.S. seizure of a Russian‑flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic and is seeking information on its Georgian crew members.
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