Minister Guler: The U.S. did a Favour by not Giving the F-35
Minister Guler: The U.S. did not give us the F-35. This encouraged us to build our plane. Friendly countries want to become partners in this project.
Air News
Japan to Convert C-2 into Gunship
The Japanese Ministry of Defence plans to launch a long-range missile from a Kawasaki C-2 transport aircraft as part of its defence strategy.
USAF: KC-46A Tankers Face Six Serious Problems to Address
According to a US Air Force official, the KC-46A Pegasus aerial refuelling aircraft still has six “category one” deficiencies.
F-35 to Continue with Pratt & Whitney’s F135 Engines
Pratt & Whitney’s F135 engine received full funding support from the US Senate Appropriations Committee. F135 will be the base for future 6th gen aircraft.
TUSAŞ Prepares Turkish Loyal Wingman: OKU
TUSAŞ presented the Turkish Wingman OKU concept at IDEF. TurDef exclusively examined the concept, which is exhibited only to delegations.
Turkish-Pakistani Cooperation on Wind Tunnel
Turkiye and Pakistan will cooperate on wind tunnels. Pakistani company GIDS signed an agreement with TUSAŞ at IDEF.
Hürkuş is Tested after EFT Integration
External Fuel Tank (EFT) integration was carried out on the TUSAŞ HÜRKUŞ Aircraft. HÜRKUŞ reached five hours of endurance during the test flight.
HAVELSAN to Perform KAAN’s Training Mission
HAVELSAN became the prime contractor for all training systems to be used to train KAAN fighter aircraft pilots.
Göktuğ Production Agreement Signed
The first low-scale production of the Göktuğ missile family is secured at IDEF. Gökdoğan and Bozdoğan missiles to be delivered by 2025.
Cooperation with Azerbaijan for KAAN Begins
Azerbaijan has decided to cooperate with Turkiye for the KAAN Fighter Aircraft developed within the scope of the National Combat Aircraft Programme.
Turkish F-16s Will Be Independent with ÖZGÜR
Turkish Air Force's F-16 Fighting Falcons become independent with ÖZGÜR Modernisation using domestic critical subsystems.
Leonardo, Samsun Yurt and AEROS are the Medallists at EYDEP
AEROS Havacılık ve Mühendislik A.Ş informed that the company is the medallist in Industrial Competency Assessment and Support Program known as EYDEP.
Iraq Denies Purchase of JF-17 Jets from Pakistan
Iraq Air Force denies the claims that the Iraqi government has approved the purchase of 12 JF-17 Thunder Block III fighter jets from Pakistan.
RAF Aviator: Typhoon Beats Rafale at Dogfight
Turkiye wants to modernise its F-16 fleet and add twin-engine aircraft to its inventory. We asked about the advantages of Typhoon to a British aviator.
