TUSAŞ CEO Demircioğlu Announces Delivery Targets for KAAN Fighter Jet

Significant progress has been announced regarding Turkey’s indigenous combat aircraft project, KAAN. Mehmet Demircioğlu, CEO of Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAŞ), revealed that the delivery targets for the first KAAN fighter jet have been set.

Highlighting the strategic importance of the KAAN program, Demircioğlu emphasized its role in enhancing Turkey’s defense capabilities. He confirmed that the development and prototype testing phases have been successfully completed. The transition to serial production and delivery is proceeding as scheduled.

Regarding the initial delivery timeline, Demircioğlu indicated that preparations are underway to meet the requirements of the Turkish Armed Forces. The KAAN project represents a major step towards Turkey’s goals of advancing its air defense systems and achieving greater technological independence.

Demircioğlu also stressed the significance of strengthening the domestic defense ecosystem, underscoring that indigenous production and technological innovation are fundamental to national security. The KAAN project is being developed by a skilled and energetic engineering team at TUSAŞ, and is regarded as a landmark achievement in Turkey’s defense industry.

Following the initial delivery, the program is expected to accelerate, significantly boosting Turkey’s air power and solidifying its position in regional and global defense.