Türkiye Signs Historic 48-Jet KAAN Export Deal with Indonesia

Türkiye has signed its largest-ever defense export contract with Indonesia for 48 KAAN fifth-generation fighter jets during the 17th International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF 2025) in Istanbul. This historic deal, valued at around $10 billion, encompasses production, engineering, technology transfer, and the establishment of a local industrial base in Indonesia to support assembly, maintenance, and long-term bilateral cooperation. KAAN, Türkiye’s first domestically developed next-generation fighter, completed its maiden flight in early 2024, with serial production expected to begin in 2028 and newer prototypes set to fly in 2026. The agreement follows a government-to-government procurement framework signed earlier in June 2025 and represents a milestone in both countries’ strategic partnership and defense collaboration. Turkish officials emphasized that the KAAN program places Türkiye among a select group of nations capable of developing advanced combat aircraft, and ongoing talks with other countries for KAAN sales are underway. The contract also highlights Türkiye's ambitions to boost its domestic aerospace industry and reduce reliance on foreign platforms.