Kaan (formerly TF-X)

We will soon find out whether the high entry barriers around jet engines have diminished and how they are affecting countries that seek greater self-sufficiency.

Attempts to secure export licenses for the General Electric F110 engine for the TAI Kaan fighter “have been stalled,” Turkey's Foreign Affairs Minister says.

Turkish industry is working on two missiles very similar to the MBDA Meteor. Now it seems we may finally know part of the reason why.

The first of the next two prototypes of Turkey’s TAI Kaan combat aircraft has moved into the system integration phase ahead of plans to fly in spring 2026.

Western defense primes continue to play an important role in Turkish modernization plans, but Turkey will increasingly rely on domestic purchases, resulting in a 12% increase in the number of in-service Turkish military aircraft from 1,269 today to around 1,467 in 2035.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

When it comes to buying fighters, Jakarta is once again shuffling the deck.

Pakistan has made progress in recapitalizing its fighter fleet in the last two years.

Turkey could seal a Eurofighter deal by year-end, closing a yawning capability gap and achieving parity with Greece over the Aegean Sea.

Indonesia has committed to purchasing 48 of the Turkish Aerospace Industries Kaan combat aircraft, becoming the type's first export customer.

Supply chain and manufacturing issues have held back the planned first flights of the next two Kaan combat aircraft prototypes.

Indonesia’s Ministry of Defense has not formalized a contract with Turkish Aerospace Industries for the Kaan next-generation fighter program.

Turkey has secured its first export order for its indigenous Kaan combat aircraft after Indonesia signed a deal to acquire 48 examples of the fighter.

Tusas Engine Industries has revealed the designation for the indigenous engine that will power Turkey's homegrown combat aircraft.

With new prototypes in manufacturing and domestic technologies moving forward, Turkey’s Kaan fighter program is taking shape.

Turkish Aerospace Industries is in the early stages of assembling the first prototype for the Kaan indigenous fighter project.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has expressed interest for his country to participate in the Turkish Aerospace Industries Kaan fighter program.

Saudi Arabia is the second nation to express interest in ordering Turkey’s Kaan fighter after Azerbaijan made similar overtures last year.

The manufacturer is casting its net abroad as it aims to become one of the 30 largest defense companies globally.

TAI has launched assembly of the next two Kaan combat aircraft prototypes but issues within the supply chain are pacing the indigenous program.

Saudi Arabian defense companies have signed cooperation agreements with their Turkish counterparts during a visit by Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman Al Saud.

Companies that supply engines, avionics, missiles and other systems find a market as nations seek to develop their own aircraft

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

Turkey is offering to expand its aerospace collaboration with Malaysia, including on the new Kaan fighter project.

Footage from Turkish Aerospace Industries of Kaan's second flight shows oscillation of the elevons during takeoff seen during the first flight has been fixed.