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Türkiye's domestically developed fifth-generation Kaan fighter jet has successfully completed its pre-flight taxi tests, marking a significant milestone for the program and its latest prototype.
An initiative has been launched in the U.S. House of Representatives to block the sale of engines for Turkey's domestically produced KAAN fighter jets. This marks the first attempt in the U.S. Congress to prevent the engine sale.
Turkish opposition leader Özgür Özel voiced support for Türkiye’s domestic defense industry projects, including the Kaan fighter jet program, during a visit to SAHA 2024, following recent missile test backlash.
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's AKP party celebrated its 25th anniversary by showcasing national achievements including Hagia Sophia, KAAN fighter jets, drilling ships, bridges, satellites, and the Turkish electric car TOGG.
The American Hellenic Institute has expressed strong opposition to the proposed sale of GE F110 engines to Turkey for its KAAN fighter jet, as well as any process that could lead to Ankara acquiring F-35 aircraft. The institute urges the Trump administration to block these sales.
The US Congress has cleared the path for the sale of F110 engines to Ankara, which will be used for Turkey's domestically developed KAAN fighter jet. Turkish media reports indicate that the congressional notification process proceeded without complications.
Sources speaking to Reuters indicate that the US government intends to proceed with the sale of aircraft engines to Turkey for its domestically produced 'Kaan' fighter jets, ahead of the upcoming NATO Summit.