BERLIN German Chancellor Friedrich Merz signaled Thursday that progress is being made toward a potential sale of Eurofighter jets to NATO ally Türkiye.​​​​​​​ Speaking at a joint news conference with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in London, Merz emphasized that the UK-Germany "friendship treaty" that was signed Thursday will strengthen defense ties and enhance cooperation in the defense industry. When asked if the treaty would facilitate the export of jointly produced defense products