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.

Turkey's defense industry achieved $10 billion in exports in 2025, driven by two decades of state investment and strategic support. The sector continues its growth trajectory as European nations reassess security dependencies.

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

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that Turkey views significant potential for joint development and production of unmanned aerial vehicles with Japan. Emphasizing that both countries possess complementary capabilities, Fidan outlined Turkey's objective to deepen defense-industrial relations with Tokyo.

Belgian Defense Minister Stefaan Francken visited TUSAŞ facilities to learn about Turkish defense industry and aerospace technology initiatives. The visit included discussions on international cooperation opportunities in the defense sector.

The Turkish defence industry is strengthening its influence in Europe through rising exports, joint production models and high-technology defence cooperation.

Canada is reportedly evaluating Turkish UAVs for surveillance missions while seeking closer defence industry cooperation with Türkiye.

Turkish and Belgian defence industry representatives signed six strategic agreements to strengthen cooperation in defence, aviation and advanced technology fields.