National Federation of Cypriots in the UK raises concerns over Turkish Eurofighter deal

The National Federation of Cypriots in the UK has sent a letter to British Defense Secretary John Healey expressing concern over the multi-billion dollar military training and support agreement signed between London and Ankara. The agreement is part of a broader deal reached in October 2025 regarding the sale of Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets to Turkey. The Federation argues that this partnership may violate the UK's Strategic Export Licensing Criteria concerning human rights, regional stability, and security in the Eastern Mediterranean. Citing the ongoing Turkish military presence in northern Cyprus and hundreds of airspace violations recorded in 2025, the Federation warns that providing advanced fighters to Turkey poses security risks to the Republic of Cyprus. The letter references the recent deployment of Turkish F-16 jets to the occupied territories as evidence of these concerns. Furthermore, the organization calls upon the UK to honor its obligations under the 1960 Treaty of Guarantee and UN Security Council Resolutions 550 and 541. The Federation explicitly urges the British government to avoid facilitating actions that could lead to the partition or annexation of Cyprus. The document emphasizes the legal responsibility of the United Kingdom as a guarantor power in the region.