Germany has vetoed a British plan to sell Eurofighter Typhoon jets to Turkey, citing political concerns after the arrest of Istanbul’s mayor. The move by Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s outgoing government has created friction with the UK, which supports the deal. Berlin emphasized that arms exports must align with foreign and security policy considerations. The episode underscores rising European unease over U.S. reliability and control over F-35 exports. Interest is growing in Eurofighter, Rafale, and Gripen jets as more independent alternatives.
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