A HISTORIC EXPORT DEAL SIGNED BETWEEN TÜRKİYE AND INDONESIA FOR THE SALE OF THE TURKISH FIGHTER KAAN

A record-breaking export agreement in Türkiye’s history has been signed with Indonesia. The agreement, signed at the INDO Defence 2025 exhibition held in Indonesia, covers the sale of 48 Turkish Fighter KAAN developed by Turkish Aerospace with indigenous capabilities.

Turkish Aerospace has achieved a strategic success on the international stage. During the INDO Defence 2025 fair in Indonesia, an agreement was signed for the sale of the Turkish Fighter KAAN— designed, developed, and manufactured indigenously by Türkiye — to Indonesia. Under the agreement, 48 5th Generation Fighter Jet KAAN will be delivered to Indonesia.

The signing ceremony took place on June 11 in Jakarta, with the participation of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, President of Defence Industries Haluk Görgün, Indonesian Minister of Defence Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, Chairman of Turkish Aerospace Ömer Cihad Vardan, Türkiye’s Deputy Minister of National Defence and Turkish Aerospace’s Vice Chairman Şuay Alpay, and CEO of Turkish Aerospace Dr. Mehmet Demiroğlu.

The delivery of the 48 KAAN fighter jets will be completed within 120 months. These aircraft will be equipped with domestically produced engines.

This agreement not only includes the delivery of the Turkish Fighter KAAN but also encompasses a technology transfer to Indonesia in the field of aviation. Through this strategic cooperation, Türkiye and Indonesia aim to promote knowledge sharing and the development of local capabilities. Additionally, the agreement enables the utilization of Indonesia’s domestic competencies in the production of KAAN.

The first announcement of KAAN’s sale to Indonesia was made by the President of Türkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who stated:
“This agreement, which demonstrates the progress and current level of our national defense industry, will bring prosperity to both Türkiye and Indonesia. I extend my greetings and thanks to my esteemed counterpart, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, in whose presence the agreement was signed. I also congratulate all our institutions involved in the production of KAAN and in signing this historic export deal, especially the Presidency of Defence Industries and Turkish Aerospace.”

KAAN: Türkiye’s 5th Generation Fighter Jet

KAAN represents the pinnacle of Turkish engineering and is a 5th generation multirole combat aircraft. With high maneuverability, low radar cross-section, AI-assisted avionics, and network-enabled warfare capabilities, KAAN stands out as a next-generation platform. It is designed to perform effectively in both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions and symbolizes Türkiye’s vision of full independence in defense technologies. KAAN successfully completed its maiden flight on February 21, 2024, marking a new era in Turkish aviation. On May 6, 2024, KAAN took to the skies for the second time.