Monday, December 20, 2010

Turkey to design, produce its own fighter jet - Arab News

"Turkey to design, produce its own fighter jet

By ARIEH O’SULLIVAN | THE MEDIA LINE

Published: Dec 20, 2010 21:35 Updated: Dec 20, 2010 21:35

ANKARA: Turkey has tossed aside plans to purchase the Eurofighter Typhoon and is pursuing an ambitious endeavor to design and produce its own fighter jet instead. The decision, announced by Turkish Defense Minister Vecdi Gonul, is seen as not only an industrial move, but one aimed at boosting national pride with its “Made in Turkey” fighter."

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