Türkiye’s lands major deal to export 48 KAAN fighter jets to Indonesia

Türkiye’s aerospace giant TUSAŞ has signed a historic agreement to export 48 of its fifth-generation KAAN fighter jets to Indonesia, marking a significant milestone for the Turkish defence industry on the international stage.

The memorandum of understanding, announced by SavunmaSanayiST.com via social media, was finalised during the ongoing International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF 2025) in Istanbul, per Caliber.Az.

It encompasses production, engineering collaboration, and technology sharing between TUSAŞ and Indonesian aerospace companies PT Republik Aero Dirgantara and PT Dirgantara Indonesia.

TUSAŞ: Endonezya ile KAAN projesine yönelik önemli bir sözleşmeye imza attık.

PT Republik Aero Dirgantara ve PT Dirgantara Indonesia ile yapılan anlaşma, 48 adet KAAN uçağının tedarikiyle birlikte; üretim, mühendislik ve teknoloji paylaşımını kapsıyor. pic.twitter.com/xeHpL9cDGu

— SavunmaSanayiST.com (@SavunmaSanayiST) July 24, 2025

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan first disclosed the export plans in mid-June. According to the contract, the jets will be delivered over a period of 120 months, with their engines produced domestically in Türkiye.

Beyond the export of aircraft, the agreement also includes comprehensive technology transfer and joint production initiatives. This not only expands Türkiye’s defence export portfolio but also strengthens strategic partnerships by enabling knowledge exchange and collaborative development with friendly and allied nations.

IDEF 2025, the 17th edition of the six-day defence industry fair, is currently underway. The event takes place simultaneously at multiple venues in Istanbul, including the Istanbul Fair Centre, Atatürk Airport, WOW Hotel, and Ataköy Marina.

By Tamilla Hasanova