SNC Unveils Twin-Engine Freedom Jet for US Navy Trainer Bid
Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) has introduced its twin-engined Freedom jet trainer as a contender to replace the US Navy’s ageing T-45 Goshawk fleet.
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Navy / Maritime
Air
Bilateral Relations
Canadian Ambassador to Turkiye Visits TUSAŞ
Kevin Hamilton, the Canadian Ambassador to Turkiye, visited TUSAŞ’s facilities and the CEO Temel Kotil.
Air
KAAN's Ejection Seat at Tests
Turkish Fighter KAAN passed its first ejection seat test, carried out in the United Kingdom,
Unmanned Systems
Expo and Air Show
Indonesia bought 12 ANKA drones worth US$300 million
Indonesia signed a contract with Turkish Aerospace (TUSAŞ) worth USD 300 million for 12 ANKA UAVs.
Air
Expo and Air Show
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
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.
Air
Kotil: Two KAAN Aeroplanes Are on Assembly Lines
TUSAŞ CEO Kotil announced that two more prototypes of the KAAN fighter aircraft had been put on the assembly line and that KAAN is now capable of flying.
Unmanned Systems
Expo and Air Show
ANKA-3’s Specs Revealed
Turkish Aerospace (TUSAŞ) CEO Professor Temel Kotil stated ANKA-3 Stealth Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) specs.
Air
Unmanned Systems
Engine and Transmission
One Company Three Milestones
Turkish Aerospace CEO Professor Temel Kotil presented three milestones about the company’s workout.
Air
TF on Ground Tests
Turkiye’s indigenous fighter jet TF was spotted on ground tests. For the first time, the fighter is seen with its engines.
Air
Investment
TUSAŞ Opens Doors to Media
Turkish Aerospace CEO Professor Temel Kotil set up a press meeting at the TUSAS facility. He answered questions at the meeting.
Navy / Maritime
Air
Country
SSİK Might be Held Tomorrow
The last SSİK of 2022 might be held tomorrow. The meeting will conclude 2022 projects and provide a 2023 perspective for Defence Industry Agency (SSB).
Air
Expo and Air Show
PTDI and TUSAS Agree on Aerospace Engineering Program
Indonasia's PTDI and Turkish Aerospace sign an Agreement on the Aerospace Engineering Program as Turkiye establishes its fighter programme, Turkish Fighter TF.
Air
Engine and Transmission
HÜRJET’s Fuel System to Be Tested at TUSAŞ Facilities
Turkish Aerospace established a test facility designed entirely with domestic and national resources to test HÜRJET’s fuel systems.
Air
Investment
Turkish Aerospace Invests in Radar Cross Test Bed
Turkish Aerospace (TUSAŞ) is investing substantially in carrying out Radar Cross-Section (RCS) tests to develop aerial platforms.
Air
Engine and Transmission
Expo and Air Show
Kotil: By 2028, TF Aircraft with a Turkish Engine to Fly
Turkish Aerospace CEO Professor Temel Kotil met with the international press at Farnborough International Airshow.
Air
Engine and Transmission
Expo and Air Show
Kotil Wants an indigenous TF Engine by 2028
The General Manager of Turkish Aerospace, Professor Temel Kotil, stated that he wants to get a Turkish Fighter (TF) engine by 2028.
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