Erdoğan praised the development team of the "Kaan" fighter jet. He also added that Indonesia will contribute its indigenous capabilities during the production process of the "Kaan" fighter jets. "I hope this agreement, which highlights the progress and achievements of our defense industry, will benefit both Turkey and Indonesia," he did not disclose the specific amount involved in the agreement between the two parties.

According to a statement released by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), this contract for 48 fighter jets was signed in Jakarta during the Indonesian Defense Exhibition.

Antara News Agency also reported on the signing of the agreement between Turkey and Indonesia regarding the "Kaan" fighter jets.

The agreement was signed in Jakarta Antara News Agency

Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) stated that according to the agreement, these 48 "Kaan" fighter jets will be delivered within 120 months, equipped with engines produced in Turkey. The agreement also includes clauses for the transfer of aviation technology to Indonesia.

The fifth-generation fighter jet project "Kaan," led by TAI, was launched at the end of 2010. The fighter jet completed its first flight in February 2024.

Internet circulation image of the "Kaan" first flight footage Source: Social Media

According to previous reports from "Defense Industry ST," currently, under the "Kaan" plan, three prototype aircraft are expected to be produced before 2026, with the second and third aircraft currently being assembled.

In earlier plans, the technical status of the "Kaan" Block-10 batch was scheduled to be developed and delivered to the Turkish Air Force by 2029. The second phase would involve producing at least 10 "Kaan" Block-1 batches and delivering them between 2030 and 2033. However, the Turkish Air Force claimed that TAI has advanced the initial delivery node to 2028. The third phase, originally scheduled for technology status development and production activities for subsequent updates of the "Kaan" series from 2034 to 2040, has been revised by TAI to 2030.

Turkey previously revealed in December 2022 that if progress is smooth, after 2029, the "Kaan" fighter jets will be delivered at a rate of two per month.

According to Bloomberg, as the largest economy in Southeast Asia, Indonesia is expanding its circle of military partners beyond traditional Western allies to explore cooperation with countries like Turkey and China.

Turkey and Indonesia have recently deepened their military cooperation. In April this year, the two countries announced the establishment of a strategic defense joint venture, possibly cooperating on submarine development.

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