Turkish Aerospace

By Tony Osborne
Madrid’s funding package positions Airbus at the center of Spain’s contribution to European defense autonomy.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Tony Osborne
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.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Six major aviation programs to be led by Airbus Defense and Space and Airbus Helicopters were given a Royal Decree by Spain on Sept. 23.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
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.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
When it comes to buying fighters, Jakarta is once again shuffling the deck.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Turkey could seal a Eurofighter deal by year-end, closing a yawning capability gap and achieving parity with Greece over the Aegean Sea.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Chen Chuanren
Indonesia has committed to purchasing 48 of the Turkish Aerospace Industries Kaan combat aircraft, becoming the type's first export customer.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Turkish Aerospace Industries has revealed the redesign of its 12-metric-ton T925 utility helicopter.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Turkish Aerospace Industries has received the first major government order for the Gokbey utility helicopter, securing a deal for 57 from the military.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Turkish Aerospace is hoping to be on contract as soon as September for the first major sale of the company’s Hurjet advanced jet trainer to Spain.
Light Attack and Advanced Training

By Tony Osborne
The United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) first domestically produced warplane appears to be making steady progress towards service entry.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Turkish missile manufacturer Roketsan has lifted the lid on an internally developed ramjet-powered, beyond-visual-range, air-to-air missile.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Robert Wall, Joe Anselmo
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Speaking to the Defense Commission of the Spanish Senate, Defense Minister Margarita Robles said that Spain is budgeting €1.375 billion for the TAI Hurjet buy.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
One of two prototypes of Turkish Aerospace Industries’ Anka 3 uncrewed combat air vehicle has been lost after crashing upon landing.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren, Tony Osborne
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.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Indonesia has added China’s Chengdu J-10 multirole fighter to its expanding list of prospective combat aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Tusas Engine Industries has revealed the designation for the indigenous engine that will power Turkey's homegrown combat aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Airbus will support TAI in developing the Hurjet to meet a requirement to replace the Spanish Air Force's Northrop SF-5 lead-in fighter training aircraft.
Light Attack and Advanced Training

By Robert Wall
From stand-in to standoff jamming, Western militaries are revitalizing their ability to disrupt adversary systems.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Robert Wall
Turkey embarked on the program in 2018 to field the advanced airborne electronic attack system called Hava SOJ.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Tony Osborne
Turkish Aerospace intends to expand global operations and ramp up production across its defense and aerostructures businesses.
Supply Chain

By Tony Osborne
With new prototypes in manufacturing and domestic technologies moving forward, Turkey’s Kaan fighter program is taking shape.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Turkish Aerospace Industries is in the early stages of assembling the first prototype for the Kaan indigenous fighter project.
Aircraft & Propulsion