Britain has secured an agreement to sell 20 Typhoon fighter jets to Turkey in a contract valued at up to £8 billion that helps secure thousands of jobs.

Sir Keir Starmer finalised the agreement during his visit to Ankara on Monday, hailing it as "a win for British workers, a win for our defence industry, and a win for Nato security".

The contract represents the most significant fighter aircraft deal in nearly two decades and marks the first fresh order for UK Typhoons since 2017.

Sir Keir emphasised that the agreement also strengthened Nato security, telling media outlets in Turkey: "Having that capability locked in with the United Kingdom is really important for Nato."

Monday's agreement marks the culmination of protracted negotiations, with Ankara reportedly pursuing Typhoon acquisit

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