Recently there was news that Turkey is considering buying the Chinese ThunderFightersto replace its old onesf-16Fighters。This news has caused a lot of concern and speculation. The reason why Turkey is considering the purchase of Chinese fighters is mainly due to the fact that the European side is **TyphoonFightersThere is uncertainty on . And Turkey, as a NATO country, equippedTyphoonFighter planes are also due. However, NATO is not willing to willTyphoonFightersTo Turkey, as Turkey is seen as a two-faced country. Therefore, Turkey uses the Chinese ThunderFightersAs a bargaining chip, trying to force NATO to agree to its purchaseTyphoonPlans for fighters. While China may not agree to sell the Thunder fighter to Turkey, the draft still raises alarm in Europe.
TurkeyAir ForceCurrently equippedf-16FightersHaving been in service for more than 20 years, these fighters are not only facing obsolescence in terms of performance, but are also gradually approaching the end of their lives. As the situation in the Middle East changes, Turkey wants to expand its influence in the region, but due to the lack of advanced onesFighters, itsMilitaryStrength is limited. This is one of the main reasons why Turkey is considering the purchase of new fighters.
TurkishFightersThere are some challenges to the procurement program. On the one hand, EuropeanTyphoonFightersIt is considered an excellent option, but the European side is not willing to give it to Turkey. On the other hand, Turkey also considered the Chinese ThunderFightersThis fighter is more than capable of meeting the challenges faced by Turkey. Therefore, Turkey has turned to the purchase of Chinese fighter jets as an alternative to meet its own urgent needs.
Europe is wary of Turkey's purchase of Chinese fighters. First of all, from a political point of view, Europe is concerned that Turkey's introduction of Chinese influence into Europe will have an impact on regional stability and balance. Secondly, Europe fears that Turkey will transfer the technology of Chinese fighters to the detriment of NATO's interests andMilitarySafe. Therefore, Europe does not want Turkey to buy Chinese fighters, and it has also decided not to willTyphoonFightersOne of the main reasons for selling to Turkey.
There is uncertainty about whether China will sell the Thunder fighter to Turkey. Despite the fact that China has successfully promoted its fighter products on the international market, China is not interested in ...MilitaryThe export of technology has always been very cautious. Given Turkey's two-faced diplomatic attitude, it is unlikely that China will sell its fighter jets to Turkey. Moreover, Turkey's offer to buy only the aircraft shell and use the internal electronic components to Nordic standards is difficult for China to accept. Therefore, the likelihood of Turkey buying Chinese fighters is very low.
Turkey canceledf-16The real reason for the buy-in plan is actually because Turkey wants to force NATO to agree to the purchase by threatening to buy Chinese fighter jetsTyphoonFightersof the plan. TurkeyAir ForceThere is actually an urgent need to update military aircraft and look for a replacement for the old onesf-16Fighters。Europe is wary of Turkey's purchase of Chinese fighter jets, because they are worried that Turkey will introduce Chinese forces into Europe and harm NATO's interestsMilitarySafe. However, it is also unlikely that China will sell the Thunder fighter to Turkey, so Turkey's purchase plan is really just a political ploy to put pressure on NATO to get itTyphoonFightersApproval.