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Turkey's multibillion dollar Eurofighter deal

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer just called Turkey’s purchase of 20 Eurofighter jets - a deal that has gotten a lot of attention - a “landmark moment.” This move comes as Turkey looks to fill gaps in its aging air-force, and as Ankara attempts to make up ground with countries like Greece and Israel.  Ryan Gingeras, a professor in the Department of National Security Affairs at the Naval Postgraduate School and an expert on Turkish, Balkan, and Middle East history, joins Thanos Davelis as we break down what Turkey is actually getting in this deal, and what it means for the region.

The views expressed by Professor Gingeras in this interview do not reflect the views of the US government.

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UK signs £8bn Typhoon fighter jet deal with Turkey

Turkey signs deal to buy 20 Eurofighters from Britain for 8 bln pounds

War memorial under 24-hour police guard

Schools close and island life is under threat as Greece reckons with low birth rates

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