The crisis in Germany and France’s FCAS project may bring Türkiye’s KAAN option back to the agenda in Europe’s search for a next-generation fighter jet.

Projects such as KAAN, TCG Anadolu, ALTAY and Çelik Kubbe reveal Türkiye’s high-budget strategic transformation in defense industry.

TUSAŞ CEO Mehmet Demiroğlu stated that Türkiye is ahead of Europe in fighter jet projects, emphasizing KAAN’s historic first flight.

The Presidency of Defense Industries and Turkish Aerospace signed a procurement agreement for Türkiye’s National Combat Aircraft KAAN.

The full-scale static test aircraft built under the KAAN National Combat Aircraft program has rolled out of the hangar, marking a major milestone in structural verification and flight safety preparation ahead of future stages.

ASELSAN’s KARAT system is set to enhance KIZILELMA with passive target detection and tracking capability, while also strengthening KAAN’s future air-to-air situational awareness.

TUSAŞ CEO Mehmet Demiroğlu announced that KAAN is targeted for delivery in 2028, while ANKA-3 is expected to enter service with the Turkish Air Force in 2026.

Türkiye’s national cruise missile SOM-J, developed by TÜBİTAK SAGE, scored a direct hit in its latest firing test conducted with a live warhead, marking a major milestone.