27 October 2025

BAE Systems plc

Contract agreed with the Republic of Türkiye for purchase of Typhoon aircraft

BAE Systems welcomes the announcement today from the UK Government of a c.£5.4 billion agreement with the Republic of Türkiye for the purchase of 20 Typhoon aircraft and an associated weapons and integration package.

Under the agreement, BAE Systems anticipates that it will recognise c.£4.6 billion including through its shareholding in MBDA. BAE Systems will manufacture major airframe components, conduct the final assembly of the aircraft and lead weapons integration activities in Lancashire, UK. The weapons package will be primarily provided by MBDA, in which BAE Systems has a 37.5% shareholding.  

The agreement announced today means the Turkish Air Force will become the tenth air force to operate Typhoon and reflects the crucial role Typhoons are providing in international air defence.

BAE Systems Chief Executive, Charles Woodburn, said:

"Türkiye's procurement of Typhoon marks the start of a new chapter in our longstanding relationship with this important NATO ally and reinforces the outstanding operational support the aircraft delivers across Europe and the Middle East as a fundamental pillar of defence and security.

"Typhoon is an export success story and demonstrates how investment in defence can fuel significant economic growth and returns across the UK. Today's announcement extends Typhoon production and preserves crucial sovereign skills which underpin the UK's defence and security."

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