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T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s Defense Ministry said on Thursday that positive progress has been made in talks with the United Kingdom regarding the potential procurement of Eurofighter jets, adding that the process is expected to be completed \u201cat an appropriate time.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cFollowing the talks held with the United Kingdom, positive steps have been taken, and it is aimed to complete the procurement process at an appropriate time,\u201d ministry sources said after a weekly press briefing, adding: \u201cWhen the Eurofighter aircraft procurement reaches the contract stage, official announcements will be made by our side.\u201d<\/p>\n
Concerning the Eurofighter deal, which was raised during President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s visit to Qatar, sources pointed out that until deliveries of T\u00fcrkiye’s domestically produced KAAN fighter jet begin, the Turkish Armed Forces will acquire the systems needed to fulfill its missions “primarily from allies and other relevant countries.”<\/p>\n
The sources stressed that work on the Eurofighter procurement is continuing. \u201cClaims beyond this should not be taken seriously,\u201d they added.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u2018T\u00fcrkiye stands ready to assume any mission aimed at maintaining peace\u2019\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Asked whether Turkish troops might take part in a proposed Gaza Task Force, the ministry said T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s military stands ready to assume any mission aimed at maintaining peace, within the framework of international law.<\/p>\n
\u201cGiven the ongoing humanitarian tragedy in Gaza for the past two years, delivering urgent humanitarian aid and rebuilding the destroyed infrastructure have become priorities,\u201d said the sources.<\/p>\n
A Civil-Military Coordination Center (CMCC) has been established as part of efforts to set up the Gaza Task Force, the sources said, adding that under this structure, the establishment of an International Stabilization Force (ISF) is planned, which will be assigned duties such as conducting security patrols, protecting civilian infrastructure, delivering humanitarian aid, ensuring border security, training local security forces, and monitoring the ceasefire.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Turkish Armed Forces, with the experience it has gained from previous peace missions, stands ready to assume any duties entrusted to it for the establishment and maintenance of peace within the framework of international law.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur Armed Forces continue their preparations in coordination with relevant state institutions. T\u00fcrkiye, as one of the four guarantor countries of the ceasefire agreement, continues diplomatic and military consultations with other states,\u201d the sources said.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u2018We are following it closely and with great sensitivity\u2019\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Responding to questions about the situation in Syria, sources said the Syrian government continues its efforts to rebuild institutions and restore stability and security.<\/p>\n
\u201cFollowing the signing of the memorandum of understanding on Joint Training and Advisory Cooperation on Aug. 13, 2025, training, visits, advisory, and technical support activities aimed at enhancing Syria\u2019s defense and security capacity are ongoing in line with the requests of the Syrian government,\u201d the sources said.<\/p>\n
They added that \u201cthe integration of the SDF terrorist organization into the Syrian Army is of critical importance,\u201d emphasizing that T\u00fcrkiye is monitoring the process \u201cclosely and with great sensitivity.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cIn this regard, the SDF terrorist organization must comply with the integration process into the Syrian Army and refrain from any actions or statements that could harm Syria\u2019s political unity and territorial integrity,\u201d said the sources.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe stability and security of Syria are of great importance for the peace of the region,\u201d they stressed. \u201cT\u00fcrkiye remains committed to maintaining close cooperation with the Syrian government and supporting the principle of \u2018One State, One Army.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n