TAI Kaan (TF-X)

[Skywalker]

SAHA EXPO 2026: New Anti-Radiation Missile for KAAN
07 May 2026, 22:47
Turkiye
Air Weapon / Missile Expo and Air Show
SAHA EXPO 2026: New Anti-Radiation Missile for KAAN TurDef
TUSAŞ’s information panel at its booth for the SAHA EXPO 2026 defence exhibition shows that the fighter will use a new anti-radiation missile externally.

TUSAŞ has put a highly detailed interactive panel to inform the visitors during SAHA EXPO 2026 that includes specifications, roles, and loadouts (if applicable).

https://turdef.com/article/saha-expo-202...e-for-kaan

[Skywalker]

SAHA EXPO 2026: SSB and TUSAŞ Sign KAAN Procurement Deal
09 May 2026, 20:21
Turkiye
Air Expo and Air Show
SAHA EXPO 2026: SSB and TUSAŞ Sign KAAN Procurement Deal TurDef
SSB and TUSAŞ have signed the deal for the KAAN Block-10 fighter jets during SAHA EXPO 2026, which covers the delivery of 20 fighters between 2028 and 2030.

The procurement deal for the initial production variant of the KAAN fighter, KAAN Block-10, has been signed between SSB and TUSAŞ, with the deliveries of the first KAAN fighters to take place between 2028 and 2030.

KAAN Block-10, as the initial production variant will have the core capabilities and use the F110-GE-129 turbofan engines also present on the Turkish Air Force F-16 fighters.

https://turdef.com/article/saha-expo-202...ement-deal

[Skywalker]

Aus Trotz gegen Trump: Türkei-Kampfjet könnte den Weltmarkt aufrollen
Stand:11.05.2026, 07:04 Uhr

Von: Karsten-Dirk Hinzmann





Neue Verkaufsstrategie: Software-Souveränität und größtmögliche Transparenz – die halbe Welt signalisiert Interesse am neuen Kampfjet vom Bosporus.

Ankara – „Europas Ambitionen für einen Kampfjet der sechsten Generation stehen vor strukturellen Herausforderungen“, schreibt Mursel Dogrul. Der Autor des türkischen Senders TRT World weist hin auf den „Mangel an Kohärenz in der europäischen Luftstreitkräfteplanung“, wie er schreibt. Tatsächlich sucht Europa nach dem ultimativen Kampfjet der fünften und sechsten Generation – um die alternden Flotten zu modernisieren und um sich aus der Abhängigkeit von Donald Trumps F-35-Kampfjet zu befreien. Allerdings scheint sich Europa weiterhin im individuellen Klein-Klein zu verzetteln, und mit der Türkei betritt jetzt ein weiterer ambitionierter Anbieter die Bühne; Europas NATO-Partner am Bosporus will mit dem Tarnkappenjet „Kaan“ (Herrscher, Kaiser) der Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) zur neuen Macht am Himmel aufsteigen.

https://www.merkur.de/politik/ukraine-kr...e_vignette

[Skywalker]

US moves on KAAN engine sale ahead of NATO summit in July
25 Jun 2026, 00:45 5 mins
USA Turkiye
Engine and Transmission
US moves on KAAN engine sale ahead of NATO summit in July TurDef
The Trump administration is preparing to move ahead with the sale of more than $700 million worth of GE Aerospace engines for Türkiye’s KAAN fighter programme, Reuters reported on 24 June, in a step that would clear a politically sensitive hurdle ahead of next month’s NATO summit in Ankara. The Washington-sourced Reuters Exclusive, by Humeyra Pamuk and Phil Stewart, cited four sources familiar with the matter.

According to Reuters, the administration plans to formally notify Congress of the sale despite objections raised during the informal review process, as Washington looks to smooth ties with Ankara before the 7–8 July summit. The package would cover engines for Türkiye’s first indigenous combat aircraft programme, turning a sensitive defence-industrial file into an early test of whether Washington is prepared to ease pressure on one of the most politically exposed areas of the bilateral relationship.

https://turdef.com/article/us-moves-on-k...it-in-july

[Kongo Erich]

hier auf deutsch
https://www.flugrevue.de/militaer/mehr-u...genehmigt/

[Skywalker]

KAAN P1 Prototype with Refinements Performs Taxi Test
31 Jul 2026, 15:06
Turkiye
Air
KAAN P1 Prototype with Refinements Performs Taxi Test TurDef
TUSAŞ announced that the second prototype of the KAAN fifth-generation fighter with refinements, designated as P1, completed its taxi test in Ankara.

KAAN’s P1 prototype, as the more advanced follow-up to the P0 prototype that was used in the maiden flight, completed its taxi test at TUSAŞ facilities located in Kahramankazan, Ankara, as announced by TUSAŞ.

P1 prototype has refinements when it comes to aerodynamics and RCS management, with a slightly different form.

In terms of provisions, the new prototype has increased useful volume with a new landing gear placement and seemingly stations for the integration of sensors or electronic warfare systems.

KAAN’s P1 prototype is expected to take on a more active test flight schedule, which will push the performance towards the targeted specifications.

On the other hand, P4 to P6 prototypes will have a closer configuration to the production version with more thorough system integration.

https://turdef.com/article/kaan-p1-proto...-taxi-test

[Kongo Erich]

auch auf deutsch nachlesbar:
Türkischer Kampfjet: Zweiter Kaan-Prototyp absolviert erste Rollversuche