Turkish Aerospace (TUSAŞ) and Indonesia’s PT RAD and PTDI have signed a comprehensive framework agreement covering production, engineering, and technology sharing for the KAAN fifth-generation fighter program.

At the Paris Airshow, TUSAŞ, Baykar, ASELSAN, and ROKETSAN showcased Türkiye’s top defense platforms. KAAN, Gökbey, Hürjet, and UAVs drew major attention, while Baykar–Leonardo’s new joint venture was officially announced.

TUSAŞ signed a landmark agreement with Indonesia for the export of 48 KAAN fifth-generation fighter jets. Deliveries will be completed within 120 months and include technology transfer and local production components.

Nearly a century after its founding, TOMTAŞ Aviation and Technology Inc. has been revived in Kayseri, reigniting Turkey’s first aircraft factory. Its reactivation has sparked the creation of 11 new aerospace companies, positioning the region as a new industrial and defense aviation hub with a $63.5 million investment.

Turkey’s defense industry is making waves across Europe. From HÜRJET and TB-2 UAVs to armored vehicles and naval platforms, Turkish firms are exporting cutting-edge, combat-proven systems to countries such as Spain, Portugal, Poland, and Germany — establishing Turkey as one of Europe’s key defense partners.

TUSAŞ CEO Mehmet Demiroğlu announced that a long-awaited development for the HÜRJET’s engine could be revealed very soon. While major programs like KAAN, ANKA-3, and GÖKBEY progress as planned, TUSAŞ aims for a record-breaking $12 billion turnover by 2034.

At the FEINDEF 2025 Defense Exhibition in Madrid, Türkiye and Spain signed an industrial cooperation agreement allowing Spanish companies to participate in the production of 24 HÜRJET aircraft — paving the way for an official export contract.

Two years have passed since Turkey’s first indigenous jet trainer, HÜRJET, took to the skies. Developed by TUSAŞ, the aircraft has achieved major milestones in its testing and qualification phases. TUSAŞ CEO Mehmet Demiroğlu marked the anniversary by highlighting HÜRJET’s growing strategic importance for Turkish aviation.