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Turkey to Export 48 of Its Nationally Produced Fighter Jets to Indonesia
- On June 11, 2025, during the Indo Defence 2025 event in Jakarta, Turkey confirmed it will export 48 domestically produced KAAN fifth-generation fighter jets to Indonesia, with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan sharing the news via social media.
- The deal follows Turkey developing the KAAN since 2010, accelerated after its 2019 removal from the US F-35 program and growing defense ties with Indonesia.
- The agreement covers delivery over 10 years, includes co-production in Indonesia, significant technology transfer, and integration of indigenous TF-35000 engines designed for KAAN jets.
- Erdogan described the deal as Turkey’s largest defense export, highlighting it as a significant milestone that reflects the advancements and capabilities of the country's indigenous defense sector.
- This export marks KAAN’s first international sale and may influence other countries’ procurement decisions while strengthening Turkey-Indonesia strategic defense cooperation.
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Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced, on Wednesday 11 June, a first foreign sales contract for 48 of its next generation fighter-bombers. But Turkey failed to develop operationally its own turbojet and negotiates with Washington the possibility of equipping the aircraft with the engines of the American F16.
The war in Ukraine shows how weak the European armaments industry is in maintenance and repair. Turkey, on the other hand, is strong in this strategically important segment. A state-owned armaments company is now proposing a deal for Europe. However, there is a big problem.
Turkey has entered into an agreement to export 48 Kaan fighter aircraft manufactured locally to Indonesia, a first for Ankara in the air sector.
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