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February 3, 2017

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Turkey Chooses BAE Systems To Help Design New Fighter BAE Systems has been confirmed as the partner to Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) in developing Turkey’s proposed indigenous fighter, dubbed the TF-X. A new agreement between the two companies was signed by their heads in Ankara on January 28, in the presence of the prime ministers of Turkey and the UK. BAE Systems has been working with TAI in a study phase for TF-X since 2015, having been selected by Turkey over Airbus D&S and Saab. “This is more than a trade deal; it is the start of a deep defense partnership that will contribute to our overall security,” said British Prime Minister Theresa May. She also said the Turkish and UK governments had signed “a new and unique agreement that sets a new framework for cooperation and dialogue, including the defense ministries and air forces.” Read More