TUSAŞ’s HÜRJET Prototype Spotted with GÖKDOĞAN BVRAAM
HÜRJET’s second prototype has been spotted with a pair of GÖKDOĞAN BVRAAMs on its wingtips, shortly after its spotting with all possible weapon pylons.
hürjet News
Air
Weapon / Missile
Air
Weapon / Missile
HÜRJET’s Second Prototype Dons Weapon Pylons on All Slots
Second prototype of TUSAŞ’s HÜRJET advanced trainer/light combat aircraft has been spotted with wing pylons and a fuselage pylon, signalling weapons testing.
Navy / Maritime
Air
Bilateral Relations
Spanish Perspective on Naval HÜRJET Development for MUGEM
Naval HÜRJET variant for the Turkish Navy’s MUGEM aircraft carrier has started receiving interest from the public of Spain, which seeks a new naval air wing.
Navy / Maritime
Air
Expo and Air Show
SAHA EXPO 2026: TUSAŞ’s Carrier-Borne HÜRJET Presentation
TUSAŞ has signalled the continuation of HÜRJET’s carrier-borne combat aircraft derivative at SAHA EXPO 2026, including it in its interactive info panel.
Air
Airbus Leaves the Door Open for HÜRJET/SAETA II LCA Variant
Airbus HÜRJET/SAETA II Programme Manager Raúl Rosino stated that HÜRJET/SAETA II advanced trainer for Spain might evolve towards a light combat aircraft role.
Air
Defence Politics
Airbus Spearheads Spain’s Industrial Force for HÜRJET/SAETA II
Airbus and TUSAŞ have formalised the industrial cooperation between Türkish and Spanish firms for the HÜRJETs to replace the F-5M advanced trainers of EdAE.
Air
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
HAVELSAN Exports Mission Software for Spanish HÜRJETs
HAVELSAN announced that it will export its FSGP mission planning software will be exported for use on Spain’s upcoming HÜRJET advanced trainers (Saeta II).
Air
Unmanned Systems
TUSAŞ Malaysia: Partner in ANKA-III and HÜRJET Production
TUSAŞ’s Malaysia subsidiary is contributing to the production of ANKA-III stealth UCAV and HÜRJET advanced trainer for the important structural sections.
Air
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
HAVELSAN Exports HÜRJET Simulator for Spanish Pilots
HAVELSAN announced the first customer of TUSAŞ’s HÜRJET advanced trainer’s flight simulator as Spain, which has selected the aircraft for the ITS-C programme.
Investment
Country
Empa Elektronik IPO approved with defence programme ties
Technology supplier to KAAN, HÜRJET and Altay programmes, Empa received approval for its IPO, highlighting its place in Türkiye’s defence supply chain.
Air
Engine and Transmission
TRMotor Begins Integration of APU-60 and APU-40 in 2026
TRMotor will integrate the APU-60 auxiliary power unit on the KAAN fighter jet, as well as the smaller APU-40 for dual use on another platform in 2026.
Air
Unmanned Systems
TUSAŞ to prioritise serial production and deliveries in 2026
Demiroğlu noted that after a record year for defence aviation programmes, TUSAŞ concentrates on serial manufacturing and timely delivery instead of exports.
Air
TUSAŞ Exports Hürjet to Spain, a first for NATO and EU
For the first time an EU and NATO member country, Spain, has selected HÜRJET with €2.6bn export deal, with potential to push defence exports beyond $10bn.
Air
Spain to induct TUSAŞ’s HÜRJET into service as Saeta II
Spain’s Air and Space Force has decided to induct the HÜRJET jet trainer into service under the designation Saeta II reviving a historically significant name.
Air
Expo and Air Show
Hürjet Leads Turkish Aerospace Display at EDEX 2025
Tusaş highlights Hürjet, Kaan, Anka and Hürkuş at EDEX, while Russia, Italy and Korea present rival trainer aircraft as China’s AVIC and Hongdu remain absent.
Air
Spain Approves Large-Scale Deal for HÜRJET Trainers
The Spanish Government has approved the €3.12 billion contract regarding HÜRJET advanced trainers with TUSAŞ and Airbus, the latter to localise the trainer.
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