Fidan News

Engine and Transmission

US moves on KAAN engine sale ahead of NATO summit in July

25 Jun, 00:45
5 mins

US prepares to move ahead with the sale of GE Aerospace engines for KAAN fighter despite congressional objections, easing a key bottleneck before NATO summit.

Air Bilateral Relations Unmanned Systems Engine and Transmission

Fidan climaxes optimism on CAATSA after Erdoğan–Trump talks

28 Sep, 17:00
2 mins

Minister Fidan said that two leaders have positive approach on overcoming CAATSA-related problems, expressing optimism about resolving bilateral issues.

Air Bilateral Relations

Turkiye Pivots Towards F-35s, Slows F-16 Deal with the US

16 Apr, 23:00
5 mins

Turkish Air Force to form its future with stealth jets. Ankara may reroute $1.4bn F-16 payment to F-35 programme if readmitted under Trump administration.

Air Bilateral Relations

Fidan and Rubio Meet in US to Discuss Syria and Sanctions

26 Mar, 15:13
2 mins

Turkish MFA Fidan and US Secretary Rubio met in DC to discuss Syria, CAATSA sanctions, Turkiye's return to the F-35 program, Ukraine peace initiatives.

Air Weapon / Missile Bilateral Relations

Fidan Visits US to Discuss CAATSA Sanctions and F-35 Return

25 Mar, 04:31
3 mins

After years of tension, Minister Fidan visits Washington to address easing CAATSA restrictions and revitalising Türkiye’s involvement in the F-35 development.

Defence Politics

Fidan Calls Europe for Closer Relations in Defence Structure

07 Mar, 12:07
2 mins

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan told FT stated that Türkiye would want to be part of any new European security architecture if NATO were to unravel.