- May 24th, 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...
NATO’s long-fractured air-power architecture appears to be entering a decisive period of realignment, as new indications suggest Washington and Ankara are inching toward resolving one of the most consequential defence disputes of the past decade. Fresh signals from senior US...
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...