A new claim has emerged regarding Türkiye’s Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jet procurement program being carried out with the United Kingdom. According to a report by the UK-based defense publication Janes, citing a source close to the program, the first Eurofighter aircraft ordered by Türkiye are expected to be equipped with the ECRS Mk0 AESA radar developed by Leonardo. The claim has once again brought attention to both the delivery schedule and the technical roadmap of radar integration for the aircraft.

According to the report, the 20 new Eurofighter Typhoon jets to be produced for Türkiye will be in the Tranche 4+ configuration. However, the more advanced ECRS Mk2 radar is reportedly not yet mature enough to meet the timeline of the initial deliveries. For this reason, the currently available and more integration-ready ECRS Mk0 AESA radar is said to be the preferred option for the first batch. From a technical and operational standpoint, this would allow deliveries to proceed on schedule while still providing Türkiye with a modern radar capability from the outset.

Another point that drew attention to the radar selection issue was Leonardo’s presentation at IDEF 2025. During the exhibition, the company reportedly showcased the Eurofighter platform for Türkiye together with the ECRS Mk0 radar and associated electronic warfare elements. This was interpreted by defense observers as a sign that the Mk0-based configuration was being prominently offered to Ankara. Nevertheless, it was also emphasized that such a presentation does not amount to an official contractual confirmation. In other words, the current information should be seen as a strong industry claim rather than a formally announced final decision.

The Eurofighter procurement process between Türkiye and the United Kingdom formally began with a memorandum of understanding signed in July 2025. This was followed by the main contract for 20 aircraft, while an agreement covering training and logistics support entered into force in March 2026. Despite these developments, no official statement has yet disclosed which radar system will ultimately be installed on the aircraft. Therefore, although the ECRS Mk0 claim appears technically plausible when considering production timelines and radar development maturity, the final configuration will only become clear once the relevant authorities provide formal confirmation. At present, the claim suggests that Türkiye may prioritize a delivery-ready and operationally practical radar solution in the early phase of its Eurofighter acquisition.