TEI General Manager Akşit announced that the indigenous engine for KAAN has reached the CDR phase. Serial production deliveries of the TS1400 engine will take place in 2026.
According to UK-based Middle East Eye, Saudi Arabia's interest in KAAN has angered the Trump administration. While the US wants to be the sole provider, Turkey's technology transfer offer attracts Riyadh.
The Spanish defense site interpreted the ITP Aero and TEI partnership for KAAN's engine as a "strategic survival move." According to the analysis, this engine will make KAAN faster and thermally stealthier than the F-35.
Spanish defense analysis site Defensa y Seguridad labeled KAAN as the "Dark Horse" of aviation. The report emphasizes KAAN is in the F-22 class, not the F-35.
New KAAN Prototypes Revealed. SSB President Görgün inspected the new prototypes of KAAN during his visit to TUSAŞ. It was announced that the contract process for delivery to the Air Force has begun.
TUSAŞ agreed with Saudi Arabia at WDS 2026 for the joint production of GÖKBEY and other platforms. Details of the signatures signed under Vision 2030.
TRMOTOR has reached a critical stage for KAAN's TF35000 engine and APU-60 auxiliary power unit. The first indigenous APU integration is scheduled for 2026.
TUSAŞ displayed KAAN with the Saudi Arabian flag at the WDS 2026 Riyadh Fair. The Manned-Unmanned Teaming show of KAAN and ANKA-3s left its mark on the event.
TAI introduced the APAJ technology used in the production of KAAN. Details of the system that assembles with micron precision for radar invisibility.
TAI General Manager Demiroğlu spoke to the Spanish press: The Spanish name of HÜRJET, which Spain chose instead of F-5, became "Saeta II". Deliveries start at the end of 2028.
TAI delivered the 5th GÖKBEY helicopter to the Gendarmerie Aviation Command. The growth of the indigenous utility helicopter fleet and technical details.
The 2025 defence export champion was ARCA Defence. Leaving Baykar behind, the company broke an export record with its strength in ammunition production.