SSB President Görgün and Lieutenant General Dalkıran flew HÜRKUŞ-II and HÜRJET. Detection and lock-on tests were conducted from HÜRJET P2 against P1 using ASELSAN's MURAD AESA radar. The first HÜRKUŞ-II deliveries are imminent.
HÜRKUŞ-II has received its Military Type Certificate following the verification of 1,790 requirements and 153 tests. Under the certificate – Türkiye's first national certification – 55 aircraft will be produced.
The 3.5-tonne spacecraft developed for Türkiye's first lunar mission has completed production. Set to launch in the first months of 2027, the vehicle is embarking on its journey with the goal of making Türkiye the 9th country to reach the Moon.
The first HÜRJET, developed by TUSAŞ, completed its maiden flight on 30 August, Victory Day. Following ground and taxi tests, the aircraft took to the skies and will be delivered to the Air Force.
TUSAŞ shares first taxi test footage of KAAN's new prototype. Following ground tests this summer, the prototype will proceed to its first flight test. Data gathered will shape the final production configuration.
Türkiye's first indigenous communications satellite, TÜRKSAT 6A, has been operating in orbit for two years since its launch on 9 July 2024. The engineering expertise acquired will form the foundation for TÜRKSAT 7A.
Türkiye signed agreements at the NATO Defence Industry Forum in the fields of strike capabilities, air defence, space, critical raw materials and UAV superiority. ASELSAN, ROKETSAN, STM and TÜBİTAK will act as contractors.
TAI's domestic jet trainer aircraft HÜRJET performed a historic formation flight by joining the Turkish Stars' 8-ship formation. For the first time in Turkish aviation, 10 aircraft flew in formation simultaneously.
Is Japan's New Trainer Aircraft Candidate HÜRJET? Minister Fidan Signals UAV and Defence Cooperation
Foreign Minister Fidan signalled joint production with Japan in UAVs and unmanned systems. The Japanese press has highlighted TUSAŞ's HÜRJET as a candidate to succeed the JASDF's T-4 fleet. The Airbus-backed HÜRJET is a rival to the FA-50.
Chilean aerospace firm ENAER and Turkish Aerospace signed an MoU at FIDAE 2026 to co-develop a national UAV based on ANKA or AKSUNGUR platforms.
Türkiye and Kazakhstan have signed a strategic agreement for the joint production and maintenance of Turkish ANKA UAVs by aerospace firm TAI.
TEI and TÜBİTAK MAM have signed a contract for single crystal casting and EB-PVD coating for Türkiye's first turbofan engine, the TEI TF10000. The engine is counting down to real-world tests.