US moves on KAAN engine sale ahead of NATO summit in July
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.
tusas News
Engine and Transmission
Air
Unmanned Systems
Leonardo repositions M-346 for MUM-T with KIZILELMA trials
Leonardo and Baykar’s K-SWARM trials validate KIZILELMA while also helping reposition the M-346 in a market increasingly shaped by digital teaming and MUM-T
Land
Air
Weapon / Missile
SİPER-1 Air Defence Missile Hits SÜPER ŞİMŞEK High Speed UAV
The Turkish MoD announced that the SÜPER ŞİMŞEK of TUSAŞ was utilised as a target UAV for the test of SİPER long-range air defence system with SİPER-1 missile.
Air
Engine and Transmission
TS1400 Turboshaft Engine Freshly Off Test Run at EFES 2026
TEI’s TS1400 turboshaft engine, developed for T625 GÖKBEY utility helicopter, freshly off test runs, was displayed at the EFES 2026 exercise’s exhibition area.
Air
Weapon / Missile
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.
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
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
Expo and Air Show
SAHA EXPO 2026: SSB and TUSAŞ Sign KAAN Procurement Deal
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.
Air
Weapon / Missile
Unmanned Systems
Expo and Air Show
SAHA EXPO 2026: TUSAŞ Shows ANKA-III UCAV’s Loadouts
TUSAŞ interactively displayed air-to-surface and air-to-air loadout options for the ANKA-III stealth UCAV alongside mission profiles, providing a deeper view.
Air
Weapon / Missile
Expo and Air Show
SAHA EXPO 2026: New Anti-Radiation Missile for KAAN
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.
Air
Sensors
KAAN to Fly with TOYGUN EOTS and KARAT IRST in 2026
KAAN fighter is planned to fly with its optical targeting systems, TOYGUN EOTS against surface and KARAT IRST against air, in 2026 after system integration.
Air
TUSAŞ Delivers First T625 GÖKBEY for the Turkish Army
TUSAŞ has delivered the first T625 GÖKBEY utility helicopter configured for the needs of the Turkish Army, set to succeed the ageing fleet of UH-1 Huey helicopters.
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.
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- 15:00 Autonomous maritime systems gain strategic infrastructure role - Navies are broadening deployment of autonomous surface and underwater vehicles to protect undersea c...
- 15:00 Distributed satellite constellations reshape military space planning - Armed forces are increasingly replacing reliance on a few high-value satellites with larger constell...
- 15:00 Collaborative combat aircraft move toward operational reality - Air forces are transitioning collaborative combat aircraft programmes from technology demonstrations...
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- 09:00 Arctic security emerges as NATO's next strategic priority - NATO is increasing focus on Arctic surveillance, ice-capable forces and undersea infrastructure prot...
- 09:00 Europe accelerates development of loyal wingman aircraft - European defence companies are advancing collaborative combat aircraft programmes to reduce dependen...
- 09:00 Ukraine's low-cost sensor model reshapes air defence planning - Ukraine's use of inexpensive acoustic and distributed sensors to detect drones is influencing NATO a...
- 09:00 Counter-drone technology moves beyond military installations - Drone incidents affecting airports, ports and energy facilities are driving rapid growth in demand f...
- 09:00 NATO expands operational testing of counter-drone technologies - Alliance members and industry are conducting increasingly realistic field trials of detection, elect...
- 09:00 Hypersonic tracking drives investment in space-based sensors - Western defence agencies continue expanding satellite and radar networks capable of maintaining pers...
- 09:00 Distributed satellite constellations become military standard - Armed forces are increasingly deploying larger constellations of smaller satellites to improve resil...
- 09:00 Autonomous maritime systems expand infrastructure protection missions - Navies are broadening the use of autonomous surface and underwater vehicles to monitor undersea cabl...
- 09:00 Industrial surge capacity becomes a decisive procurement factor - Governments are placing increasing emphasis on production scalability, delivery speed and secure sup...
