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US Clears Export of F110 Engines for Turkish KAAN Fighter

July 22, 2026

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Key Takeaways

US clears export of F110 engines for Turkish KAAN fighter.
Turkish Aerospace to buy 80 engines for serial production.
Export license approved on July 9.
First batch of engines expected by 2027.

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Strategic Implications

This development may indicate a shift in US-Turkey relations, potentially easing tensions over defense cooperation. The approval suggests that the US could be willing to support Turkey's indigenous fighter program, which could have implications for the global defense market and Turkey's military modernization efforts.

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What Happened

Turkish Aerospace Overcomes Geopolitical Hurdle For Indigenous Fighter Program

The US has cleared the export of General Electric-made F110 engines for Turkey’s next-generation KAAN fighter aircraft, according to Turkish Aerospace CEO Mehmet Demiroglu. The move overcomes a significant geopolitical hurdle for the program, with the export license approved on July 9. Turkish Aerospace plans to buy 80 engines for serial production, with the first batch expected by 2027. The development was reported by Breaking Defense.

Source | Originally Published: July 22, 2026

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