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.
tusas News
Navy / Maritime
Air
Air
Weapon / Missile
TUSAŞ Discloses T929 ATAK II Helicopter’s Armament Options
A Nigerian private defence company, D7G, has published a document that publicly discloses TUSAŞ’s new armament options for the T929 ATAK II attack helicopter.
Air
Expo and Air Show
Export Deal Finalised with Indonesia for KAAN Fighter Jet
The Export agreement for the KAAN fighter jet has been signed between Turkiye and Indonesia during the IDEF25 defence exhibition held in Istanbul.
Air
Modernisation
Expo and Air Show
IDEF25: TUSAŞ and MİRAS Sign Defence Cooperation Protocol
TUSAŞ and Azerbaijan's MİRAS Defence Industry Company have signed a deal to cooperate on modernisation projects in the defence and aerospace industries.
Engine and Transmission
Expo and Air Show
Idealab Unveils Jet-Powered UAV Design Prior to IDEF25
Turkish Idealab has unveiled its jet-powered Wildgoose UAV for various types of missions on its page for the IDEF25 defence exhibition to be held in Istanbul.
Air
Expo and Air Show
Spain Makes Major Investment in Hürjet Advanced Trainer
Spanish Minister of Defence Margarita Robles stated that there will be an investment worth €1.375 billion in the joint development of Hürjet for Spain.
Unmanned Systems
ANKA-III UCAV Performs Controlled Emergency Landing
An ANKA-III UCAV performing a test flight for the Anatolian Eagle 2025 international military exercise performed an emergency landing on an open field.
Air
Expo and Air Show
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.
Air
E/W
Sensors
Expo and Air Show
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.
Air
Expo and Air Show
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.
Air
Unmanned Systems
Expo and Air Show
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.
Air
Expo and Air Show
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.
Air
Expo and Air Show
Türkiye Joins Fighter Jet Exporters “Club” with KAAN Deal
In a landmark defence deal, Türkiye will export 48 KAAN fighter jets to Indonesia. Turkish President Erdoğan confirmed the agreement via social media.
Air
Expo and Air Show
Türkiye Eyes Kaan Deal with Indonesia at Indo Defence 2025
Indonesia and Türkiye are expected to sign an agreement involving the Kaan during the Indo Defence 2025 exhibition. The deal’s content remains undisclosed.
Air
Expo and Air Show
TUSAŞ and Airbus Sign MoU for Integrated Training Program
To bring Hürjet into Spain, TUSAŞ and Airbus-led businesses inked an MoU for the "Advanced Jet Trainer, Integrated Training System - Combat (ITS-C)."
Air
Expo and Air Show
TUSAŞ’s HÜRJET Nears Agreement with Spanish Air Force
TUSAŞ’s HÜRJET nears agreement with the Spanish Air Force as one of the main attractions at FEINDEF 2025, showcasing its capabilities at both TUSAŞ and Airbus.
