Britain has agreed to sell 20 Typhoon jets to Turkey in a deal worth up to £8 billion.

Sir Keir Starmer signed the deal during a visit to Ankara on Monday, describing it as "a win for British workers, a win for our defence industry, and a win for Nato security".

The agreement is the largest fighter jet deal in almost 20 years and the first new order for UK Typhoons since 2017, helping support thousands of British jobs.

Sir Keir said the deal also represented a boost for Nato security, telling broadcasters in Turkey: "Having that capability locked in with the United Kingdom is really important for Nato."

Monday's deal represents the conclusion of long-running discussions, with Ankara reported to have been seeking to buy Typhoons since 2023.

In July, Defence Secretary John Healey signed

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