Türkiye Confirms Steady Progress on KAAN Stealth Fighter and Indigenous Engine

Türkiye’s fifth-generation stealth fighter jet, KAAN, is advancing on schedule, National Defense Minister Yasar Güler announced Tuesday.

Responding to a parliamentary inquiry, Güler stated that both the production and development phases-led by Turkish Aerospace Industries-are proceeding as planned, The Caspian Post reports, citing Anadolu.

He also noted that work on the aircraft’s domestically produced engine continues to move forward in line with the established timeline.

Formerly known as TF-X, the KAAN represents the pinnacle of Turkish aerospace engineering.

It is a fifth-generation, multi-role combat aircraft featuring high maneuverability, low radar visibility, AI-powered avionics, and advanced network-centric warfare capabilities.

The aircraft completed its maiden flight in February 2024, followed by a second flight that May. It is expected to enter operational service by 2028.