Limited two-seat Tranche 1 supply for OCU purposes. And most probably 2 squadrons of T3/T4 (maybe with +1/2 option). The EFs in the combatant squadrons will be able to use the full range of indigenous ordnance just like the F-4s. In other words, in a sense, the EF/Turkiye variant will replace the 54 F-4E 2020 Terminator aircrafts (although a significant number of them have now been withdrawn from the active inventory). Delegation talks on the F-35 will continue for many more years and it must have become clear that nothing will be achieved. It is possible that this is seen as a solution to this issue, as it is thought to be an EF purchase opportunity at the moment. Indeed, procuring aircraft from non-NATO sources involves enormous technical and political problems.So, the mentioned eurofighters are the second hand tranche 1's that will be modernised by us (to gain additional capabilites on different platform) or New tranche 4 fighters?
As fate would have it, in the 90s, when we were thinking of renewing the F-4E fleet, we again almost came to an agreement with the British. In fact, we were so far advanced in some technical and financial aspects that many people considered the Tornados certainty. Afterwards, the process somehow slowed down. Afterwards, offers were received from US manufacturers, but financial problems could not be overcome. And finally, the process that led to the F-4 modernization with IAI.
Let's see if an agreement with the British will be realized this time. I don't know the outcome, but this is the first time since the Tornado purchase negotiations that the defense ministries and air force staffs of the two countries have met so frequently.