TAI exec claims 20 Turkish KAAN fighters to be delivered in 2028

TAI exec claims 20 Turkish KAAN fighters to be delivered in 2028
TAI exec claims 20 Turkish KAAN fighters to be delivered in 2028

Temel Kotil, TAI’s general manager, claimed that the domestically-produced Turkish jet will outperform the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.

Turkish 5th-gen fighter KAAN completes maiden flight

Turkish 5th-gen fighter KAAN completes maiden flight
Turkish 5th-gen fighter KAAN completes maiden flight

The indigenously-produced fighter “reached an altitude of 8,000 feet and achieved a speed of 230 knots,” according to a statement.

After Azerbaijan, will Pakistan also join Turkey’s 5th generation fighter program?

After Azerbaijan, will Pakistan also join Turkey’s 5th generation fighter program?
After Azerbaijan, will Pakistan also join Turkey’s 5th generation fighter program?

Collaborating with other countries will accelerate the development process and with reduce the risks on Turkey, experts told Breaking Defense.

Turkey dubs 5th gen fighter ‘KAAN,’ sees other domestic aircraft milestones

Turkey dubs 5th gen fighter ‘KAAN,’ sees other domestic aircraft milestones
Turkey dubs 5th gen fighter ‘KAAN,’ sees other domestic aircraft milestones

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is eager to promote defense industry, but analysts say that beyond politics, there’s some real progress.