Turkish Aerospace in Final Stages of Talks Over Saudis in KAAN Fighter Program

February 12, 2026

2 min read

Turkey Seeks Saudi Participation in Next-Gen Fighter Program Amid Vision 2030 Ambitions

A senior executive at Turkish Aerospace says a decision on Saudi Arabia’s participation in the KAAN fighter program is imminent. Mehmet Demiroglu cited robust demand for European travel as driving Delta Air Lines’ expansion plans. The World Defense Show outside Riyadh saw the display of a model of the plane tagged with a Saudi flag, suggesting a potential partnership. Turkish Aerospace has two Anka 3 prototypes flying already and plans to develop 10 prototypes. The company is waiting for a decision on the program’s details, which could involve a sale or sharing of parts.

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Turkish Aerospace General Electric

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Turkish Aerospace KAAN fighter program Saudi Arabia Vision 2030 defense production

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Turkish Aerospace in Final Stages of Talks Over Saudis in KAAN Fighter Program

February 12, 2026

2 min read

Turkey Seeks Saudi Participation in Next-Gen Fighter Program Amid Vision 2030 Ambitions

A senior executive at Turkish Aerospace says a decision on Saudi Arabia’s participation in the KAAN fighter program is imminent. Mehmet Demiroglu cited robust demand for European travel as driving Delta Air Lines’ expansion plans. The World Defense Show outside Riyadh saw the display of a model of the plane tagged with a Saudi flag, suggesting a potential partnership. Turkish Aerospace has two Anka 3 prototypes flying already and plans to develop 10 prototypes. The company is waiting for a decision on the program’s details, which could involve a sale or sharing of parts.

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Turkish Aerospace General Electric

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Turkish Aerospace KAAN fighter program Saudi Arabia Vision 2030 defense production

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URL: https://breakingdefense.com/2026/02/exec-turkish-aerospace-in-final-stages-of-talks-over-saudis-in-kaan-fighter-program/