TUSAŞ CEO Mehmet Demiroğlu announced that the KAAN national combat aircraft will begin test flights with its prototype by the end of April, marking a major milestone for Türkiye’s defense aviation program.

Türkiye’s first jet-powered trainer aircraft HÜRJET enters the European market by replacing Spain’s aging F-5 fleet. The deal paves the way for new international partnerships.

TUSAŞ will focus on intensive testing, prototyping, and serial production of KAAN, HÜRJET, ANKA III, and GÖKBEY projects throughout 2026.

Bangladesh has approved a $600 million government-to-government agreement with Türkiye for the procurement of six T-129 ATAK attack helicopters as part of its military modernization efforts.

TUSAŞ General Manager Mehmet Demiroğlu stated that Turkey’s defense industry has evolved from a “we can’t do it” approach to a confident “we can do it” vision, now focusing on serial production and competitiveness.

TUSAŞ’s ANKA III unmanned combat aerial vehicle successfully completed critical autopilot tests during its system verification flights, marking a key step in its development.

HÜRJET has completed 340 sorties in its test program as preparations for 2026 deliveries to Turkish Stars continue. The export agreement with Spain is also expected to be signed soon.

Students from TUSAŞ Şehit Hakan Gülşen Vocational and Technical High School’s Aircraft Maintenance Department are completing an Erasmus+ internship at TAI Hamburg in Germany, gaining international aviation experience.