TAAC, the Turkish company producing fully indigenous landing gear for the National Combat Aircraft KAAN and HÜRJET, is now attracting strong international demand. Türkiye’s efforts to minimize foreign dependence in defense have reached a new milestone.

SSB President Haluk Görgün announced that the KAAN fighter jet and indigenous engine programs are progressing on schedule, emphasizing that KAAN’s future is not dependent on any single foreign engine source and that Türkiye is rapidly advancing toward full independence in engine technologies.

The Turkish Presidency’s Directorate of Communications hosted 33 defense journalists from 23 countries, showcasing Türkiye’s defense vision through visits to ASELSAN, FNSS, TUSAŞ, and ROKETSAN.

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.

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.

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.

Minister of Trade Ömer Bolat visited Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAŞ) to review national aviation projects. The ANKA III, HÜRJET, and KAAN platforms stood out during the visit.

TUSAŞ General Manager Mehmet Demiroğlu announced that the United Arab Emirates has expressed strong interest in Turkey’s KAAN National Combat Aircraft. He also revealed that discussions are underway for the joint development of a new air platform between TUSAŞ and the UAE.