International demand for old fighter planes of Qatar’s Air Force has suddenly increased. While India has shown interest in Qatar’s Mirage 2000 jets, Turkey has expressed its desire to buy its Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft. Interestingly, relations between India and Turkey have been strained in recent years, yet both are showing interest in purchasing used jets from the same country.

According to a Eurasian Times report, Middle East Eye claimed on October 7 that Turkey is discussing a deal with Qatar to buy second-hand Eurofighter Typhoon jets. Negotiations are still going on and it is expected that this deal can be finalized soon. However, the governments of both the countries have not said anything officially on this.

Turkey eyes Eurofighter Typhoon

Turkish Defense Minister Yasar Gular and Air Force Commander General Zia Cemal Kadioglu recently visited Doha. It is believed that the purpose of this visit was to discuss the deal for 10 to 15 Tranche 3A Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft from Qatar. Qatar currently operates 24 Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 3A jets and has also ordered 12 additional Tranche 4 jets. Apart from this, Qatar’s Air Force also has modern aircraft like F-15QA and French Rafale.

Turkey needs the deal because its American F-16 fighter jet fleet is now aging and it has been phased out of the F-35 program. Its own KAAN stealth fighter is still in the early stages of development. Therefore, these jets received from Qatar can prove to be a big relief for the Turkish Air Force.

How are the relations between Turkey and Qatar?

Turkey and Qatar have long had strong strategic relations. Military and economic partnership between the two countries has increased since the beginning of the 2010s. A Turkish military base is located in the Tarkiya area of ​​Qatar, where about 3,000 soldiers are deployed. Qatar has also purchased drones and armored vehicles from Turkey. Both countries are also allies of each other in defense production. Due to this strategic partnership, Qatar is openly negotiating with Turkey for the sale of its old aircraft.

India also wants Qatar’s Mirage 2000 jets

The Indian Air Force has been in talks with Qatar since June last year for the purchase of 12 second-hand Mirage 2000 fighter jets. These aircraft include 9 single seat Mirage 2000-5EDA and 3 twin seat Mirage 2000-5DDA. These aircraft were delivered to Qatar in the mid-1990s and were used very limitedly, so the condition of their airframes is considered to be good. According to an ANI report, Qatar has offered this jet to India at an estimated cost of around Rs 5000 crore (about 600 million dollars). However, India wants to buy them at a lower price than this.

Why are these aircraft important for India?

Mirage-2000 aircraft have long been considered the backbone of the Indian Air Force. Their headquarters is at Gwalior Airbase. These French-made aircraft joined the Indian Air Force in 1985 and since then have proved their reliability in many missions. India currently has about 45 to 50 Mirage-2000 aircraft. If the deal is made with Qatar, this number will exceed 60, which will further increase the strength of the fleet. Mirage aircraft also played an important role in historical operations like Balakot airstrike, which has further increased their usefulness and importance.

Strategic competition between India and Turkey

The effort of both India and Turkey to buy jets from the same country is also interesting from geopolitical point of view. While Pakistan is known for its military aid and anti-India rhetoric, India has in recent years strengthened ties with anti-Turkish countries such as Greece, Armenia and Cyprus.

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The Turkas have always been standing against India with Pakistan. In such a situation, now India has a chance that it can take revenge on Erdogan by helping the Kurdish community of Syria, the Karna enemy of the Turki. Turkas often bomb the Kurdish population of Syria. Majloom Abdi, who led the Kurds, has sought help from India. The Majloom Abdi Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) Commander General and one of the senior leaders there.

Secular government wants SDF

General Abdi’s party is Democratic and opposes fundamentalism. They want to establish a secular government in Syria. At the same time, the current Syrian President Abu Jolani wants Abdi to follow the agreement reached on March 10. The SDF is demanding ethnic/religious rights (especially Kurdish recognition) and gender equality. Syria dismisses them as a violation of the sovereignty of the state.

‘Terrorist forces are getting a chance to get organized again’

According to the report of the Indian Express, General Abdi said in an interview, “Even after the departure of Bashar al-Assad government in Syria, everything is still zero in the name of security and administrative structure. Terror forces like ISIS are getting a chance to get a chance to be re-organized. The basic needs like water and electricity are still getting a lot of difficulty. Although we are still getting a lot of relief. Although we are getting a lot of difficulty and there is a lot of relief, our country is still getting relief and we are getting some relief. Can rebuild. “

Turk’s enemy sought help from India

General Abdi said, “There are many difficulties and dangers in terms of security. The interim government is trying to gain control in a unilateral manner. We have seen many suicide attacks in big cities. The army of many countries is supporting us. India and other Asian countries can play a good role in the rebuilding process in Syria. Is.”

An opportunity to avenge Erdogan who helped Pakistan

The Turki government has declared General Majloom Abdi a terrorist. After the Civil War in Syria in 2011, SDF has established an influential government in Kurdish areas. The Turki attacked the Kurdish areas several times and described the SDF as a threat to the border. However, the US considers SDF a partner against terrorism. This is the reason that tension continues between the Turki and America. Experts believe that if India helps SDF then it will be a big lesson for Erdgan.

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