- May 18th, 2026
The emergence of preliminary discussions between Spain and Türkiye over the KAAN fifth-generation fighter at SAHA 2026 is rapidly developing into one of the most strategically significant aviation procurements within NATO, with implications that extend far beyond a bilateral aircraft...
Turkey’s long-touted fifth-generation fighter jet, KAAN, has been promoted by Ankara as the moment the country “joins the club” of elite air powers. For foreign customers, however, the attraction is not so clear-cut. Behind the glossy rollouts and state-backed hype...
The Middle East, and Africa, Türkiye's indigenous fifth-generation fighter jet—Kaan—is emerging as more than just a technological marvel. It is fast becoming the centerpiece of a new defense-industrial axis, uniting regional powers with shared aspirations of strategic autonomy. Designed to...
Türkiye has initiated the development of a naval variant of its fifth-generation KAAN fighter jet, designed to operate from its first indigenous aircraft carrier, the MUGEM (Milli Ucak Gemisi). The announcement marks a transformative step in Türkiye's defense and naval...
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) is highly confident that the United States will approve its application to acquire engines for its fifth-generation fighter jet "KAAN" and the light combat aircraft "HURJET," both currently under development. In a recent interview with Turkey’s...
The Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) is making waves in the defense industry with its ambitious plans for the KAAN fighter jet, Turkey's fifth-generation aircraft. In a recent interview with Gdh TV, Mehmet Demiroğlu, the executive director of TAI, provided insights...