First Turkish pilots begin Eurofighter training in United Kingdom as production starts
First Turkish Air Force pilots have started conversion training at RAF Coningsby as BAE Systems begins manufacturing 20 Eurofighter Typhoons under an £8 billion deal.
Production of 20 Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets ordered by Turkey has officially commenced, according to defense manufacturer BAE Systems. The aircraft are being constructed across the United Kingdom and partner nations in the Eurofighter consortium under an estimated £8 billion procurement agreement.
Simultaneously, the UK Royal Air Force confirmed that the first two Turkish Air Force pilots arrived at RAF Coningsby to begin their Typhoon conversion training. The instruction program is designed to facilitate the Turkish military's transition to operating the multi-role combat aircraft.
Sources: Defence Turkey, Defence Turk