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Two Eurofighter jets belonging to the U.K.'s Royal Air Force on Dec. 18 landed at a base in Ankara for inspection by Turkish authorities.

The aircraft touched down at Mürted Air Base, located approximately 35 kilometers north of the Turkish capital, coinciding with Türkiye's ongoing talks to acquire Eurofighter aircraft from Germany.

Turkish National Defense Ministry sources said on Thursday that the country expects a positive outcome soon regarding the procurement of Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets.

Greece and France are engaged in talks to enhance collaboration between their ground forces, building on the strong defense relationship between the two nations.

While previous cooperation focused on naval and air capabilities, including Greece's purchase of Rafale jets and French frigates, recent discussions are centered on synchronizing land military operations.

Senior military sources have interpreted Ankara's attempt to acquire at least one squadron of Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft as an effort by Turkey to restore its air force balance with Greece. 

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Saturday that a project to possibly supply Turkey with Eurofighter jets was an effort being driven by Britain and was in the early stages.

"It is something that will continue to develop," he said in response to a question about potentional movement on Eurofighters at a press conference in Istanbul with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan.

Germany is demanding written guarantees from Turkey to ensure that Eurofighter Typhoon jets, worth $5.6 billion, won't be used to violate Greek airspace.

Turkish defense officials have refuted claims that the sale of Eurofighter jets to Türkiye by a European consortium is subject to any conditions.

Technical studies on the procurement are still underway, sources told local media on Oct. 17.

Turkey has been conducting technical works aimed at accelerating its planned purchase of Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets, a Defense Ministry official said on Thursday.

The France and the United Arab Emirates are discussing joint funding for the development of the future F5 variant within the Rafale club, which is still unofficial, reports a report in the French newspaper La Tribune titled “France and the United Arab Emirates discuss joint financing of the Rafale F5”.

Germany has approved a document and given a preliminary green light for the sale of 40 Eurofighter jets to Türkiye, thereby initiating technical negotiations, several media reports have indicated.