On the 26th, Germany approved Turkey's purchase of 40 Eurofighter jets from the UK, which aims to eliminate political deadlock between the two nations and aid Turkey in modernizing its air force, enabling it to play a more significant role in European security. According to the military website 'Army Recognition,' German Chancellor Merz held a bilateral meeting with Turkish President Erdoğan during the NATO summit in The Hague, after which he formally approved the procurement plan. The final contract details are still to be discussed, with an estimated total value of several hundred million euros.

Merz stated that strengthening defense cooperation with Turkey marks a strategic achievement that will effectively bolster NATO's southeast defense line and enhance Europe's defense autonomy. Turkey believes that the procurement of new jets will not only advance its air force modernization plan but also improve its crucial aerial defense capabilities. Previously, there were concerns in Germany that this move could affect regional stability, particularly given that the fighter jets are equipped with German-made components, which led to resistance against the arms sale; now, Germany's approval is expected to enhance NATO's overall defense capability.