Expo and Air Show News

TUSAŞ Works on GNSS-Independent Navigation for Hürjet
Turkiye

TUSAŞ Works on GNSS-Independent Navigation for Hürjet

A team of TUSAŞ engineers have published their work on an AI-supported and terrain-referenced navigation system as a GNSS-independent complement on MDPI.

Anduril Forms Cooperation with Rheinmetall for UAVs
Germany USA France

Anduril Forms Cooperation with Rheinmetall for UAVs

U.S.-based Anduril will cooperate with German Rheinmetall on the YFQ-44A Fury Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) and the Barracuda family of missiles.

TUSAŞ’s KAAN Fighter Uses Martin Baker T18T Ejection Seat
United Kingdom France Republic of Korea Turkiye

TUSAŞ’s KAAN Fighter Uses Martin Baker T18T Ejection Seat

During Paris Airshow 2025, Martin Baker displayed its MK18 ejection seat for various platforms, including TUSAŞ’s KAAN fighter and Hürjet advanced trainer.

ASELSAN Displays Its Payloads for TUSAŞ’s KAAN Fighter
France Turkiye

ASELSAN Displays Its Payloads for TUSAŞ’s KAAN Fighter

ASELSAN presented its sensor, navigation, communication, identification, and weapon payloads for TUSAŞ’s KAAN fighter jet during the Paris Airshow 2025.

Paris Airshow: TUSAŞ Displays Re-Designed T925 Helicopter
France Turkiye

Paris Airshow: TUSAŞ Displays Re-Designed T925 Helicopter

TUSAŞ has displayed a scaled model of the T925 multirole utility helicopter in its new layout with a reworked fuselage and cabin at the Paris Airshow 2025.

TEI Exhibits Its Engine Portfolio at the Paris Air Show
France Turkiye

TEI Exhibits Its Engine Portfolio at the Paris Air Show

TEI demonstrated its military and commercial propulsion systems at the Paris Air Show in 2025. The show took place at Le Bourget Airport from June 16 to 22.

France Revives Flying Wing UCAV as Wingman for Rafale
France

France Revives Flying Wing UCAV as Wingman for Rafale

During the Paris Airshow 2025, French Dassault unveiled its flying wing stealthy UCAV to support future Rafale F5 multirole fighters and eventually FCAS’s NGF.

France Shuts Israeli Defence Stands at Paris Airshow
France Israel

France Shuts Israeli Defence Stands at Paris Airshow

French authorities closed Elbit, Rafael, IAI and Uvision booths after exhibitors refused to remove offensive weapons. Israeli firms call the move political.

Italy Evaluates GCAP Wingman Options, Including Kızılelma
France Italy Turkiye

Italy Evaluates GCAP Wingman Options, Including Kızılelma

Leonardo CEO Roberto Cingolani stated that various alternatives like unmanned versions of trainers and Baykar’s Kızılelma are being evaluated as loyal wingman.

Demiroğlu Dismisses Doubts on Indonesia’s KAAN Order
France Turkiye

Demiroğlu Dismisses Doubts on Indonesia’s KAAN Order

TUSAŞ CEO affirms Indonesia’s firm commitment to 48 KAAN jets, rejects scepticism and highlights Turkiye’s aerospace readiness and strategic trust gains.

Italian Navy Carriers Prepare for Bayraktar TB3 UCAVs
France Italy Turkiye

Italian Navy Carriers Prepare for Bayraktar TB3 UCAVs

During the LBA Systems press meeting at the Paris Airshow, Leonardo CEO Cingolani stated that Bayraktar TB3 would be prepared for aircraft carrying ships.

Paris Air Show opens with 2,422 firms from 44 countries
France

Paris Air Show opens with 2,422 firms from 44 countries

Turkiye joins the Paris Air Show with 12 companies as France, the US and UK lead participation; Israel returns with nine stands while Russia remains absent.

Indonesia Secures 48 KF 21 Jets in Revised Deal with Seoul
Indonesia Republic of Korea

Indonesia Secures 48 KF 21 Jets in Revised Deal with Seoul

Indonesia and ROK have signed a new agreement reducing Jakarta’s financial burden while preserving its role in KF 21 fighter production and procurement.

Sefine to Arm Indonesian KCR-70Ms with ATMACA Missiles
Indonesia Turkiye

Sefine to Arm Indonesian KCR-70Ms with ATMACA Missiles

Roketsan and Sefine Shipyard signed a deal to integrate the ATMACA Missile System into two Indonesian naval platforms at the Indo Defence 2025 exhibition.