TR Air-Force TF-X KAAN Fighter Jet

[TheInsider]

TurAF officials and defense industry representatives came together at TAI facilities to evaluate the current situation of KAAN.

Although it is specific to a single platform; you can understand how special this project is when you look at the photo and see the number of faces you recognize.

The (very) strong AI acted faster than me at the moment I wrote this, but no need to delete it, it shows how extraordinary the project is.

BTW, let me give you the answer, I don't think anyone knows anything about what is being talked about, it's clear it's not a media day.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1884289981717614714

This is probably about the completion of the CDR phase.

 

[dBSPL]

According to a report prepared by 5 senators from the French Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee who visited Turkiye, TR wants to give support the 6th generation fighter jet program “FCAS”

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1886008962589352290

The US moves that point to isolationism and its desire to re-evaluate Canada and Greenland issues in line with its own interests are creating a cold shower in the Franco political understanding, which could be a lever for Turkish-French rapprochement.

 

[TR_123456]

According to a report prepared by 5 senators from the French Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee who visited Turkiye, TR wants to give support the 6th generation fighter jet program “FCAS”

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1886008962589352290

The US moves that point to isolationism and its desire to re-evaluate Canada and Greenland issues in line with its own interests are creating a cold shower in the Franco political understanding, which could be a lever for Turkish-French rapprochement.

This news cant be true,almost impossible.

 

[dBSPL]

This news cant be true,almost impossible.

Yes, there are certainly very compelling dynamics at play and the political structure in France is very populist, they can continue to exclude the Turks by risking to be paralyzed against overt moves by the US, rather than to bring the 'some' lobbies into a certain framework. Both situations are useful for us if we use them correctly.

The most important detail about this news is that this study and the committee formed was a French request, not ours. This means that the defense bureaucracy is to some extent aware of the potential risks. The political conditions that will be created by the change in the US approach to the EU region in line with Trump-era expectations present important opportunities for strong industries in the European periphery.

 

[TR_123456]

Yes, there are certainly very compelling dynamics at play and the political structure in France is very populist, they can continue to exclude the Turks by risking to be paralyzed against overt moves by the US, rather than to bring the 'some' lobbies into a certain framework. Both situations are useful for us if we use them correctly.

The most important detail about this news is that this study and the committee formed was a French request, not ours. This means that the defense bureaucracy is to some extent aware of the potential risks. The political conditions that will be created by the change in the US approach to the EU region in line with Trump-era expectations present important opportunities for strong industries in the European periphery.

I will believe it when its confirmed by the French directly(official statement).

 

[TheInsider]

We should ask France not to support Greece in return.

 

[Bilge adam reis]

I hope something moves in the near future, for me and many here in the forum 7-9 months for a new prototype is simply too much time.
I hope they can speed it up somehow.
The aircraft absolutely has to be ready as Block 0 in 2028/29, any delay could be fatal for the project.
Many outside interest groups want to see the project fail even in Turkey and I'm not just talking about DEM or PKK/YPG there are other groups that want to see it fail.

Could you stop making everything about politics?

 

[Yasar_TR]

This news cant be true,almost impossible.

Defence Turk on Instagram: "🔴🇫🇷Fransız yetkililer savunma sanayii alanında 🇹🇷Türkiye ile iş birliği öneriyor 🔸Fransa Dışişleri ve Savunma Komitesi’nden Türkiye’yi ziyaret eden 5 senatörün hazırladığı raporda heyetin Savunma Sanayii Başkanlığı’nı ziy

534 likes, 12 comments - defence_turk on February 2, 2025: "🔴🇫🇷Fransız yetkililer savunma sanayii alanında 🇹🇷Türkiye ile iş birliği öneriyor 🔸Fransa Dışişleri ve Savunma Komitesi’nden Türkiye’yi ziyaret eden 5 senatörün hazırladığı raporda heyetin Savunma Sanayii Başkanlığı’nı ziyaret ettiği ve...

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Üstat, apparently Defenceturk magazine has made news of it too.
But it is not specific to FCAS. It is a collaboration request to be initiated in many areas of defence industries.

 

[TR_123456]

Defence Turk on Instagram: "🔴🇫🇷Fransız yetkililer savunma sanayii alanında 🇹🇷Türkiye ile iş birliği öneriyor 🔸Fransa Dışişleri ve Savunma Komitesi’nden Türkiye’yi ziyaret eden 5 senatörün hazırladığı raporda heyetin Savunma Sanayii Başkanlığı’nı ziy

534 likes, 12 comments - defence_turk on February 2, 2025: "🔴🇫🇷Fransız yetkililer savunma sanayii alanında 🇹🇷Türkiye ile iş birliği öneriyor 🔸Fransa Dışişleri ve Savunma Komitesi’nden Türkiye’yi ziyaret eden 5 senatörün hazırladığı raporda heyetin Savunma Sanayii Başkanlığı’nı ziyaret ettiği ve...

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Üstat, apparently Defenceturk magazine has made news of it too.
But it is not specific to FCAS. It is a collaboration request to be initiated in many areas of defence industries.

In your own view,is this news plausible?
If so,why didnt the Greek media report it yet?
After all,this is also big news for the Greeks and they know everything about us before we do.

 

[IC3M@N FX]

Could you stop making everything about politics?

We both know who you are Manomed The Saviour

 

[Yasar_TR]

In your own view,is this news plausible?
If so,why didnt the Greek media report it yet?
After all,this is also big news for the Greeks and they know everything about us before we do.

If true, this is a “proposition” or a “suggestion” made by a committee of the French state defence agency, to the government.
We know that French have been quite vocal about the advances made by our defence industry, especially in drone technologies. So it is quite feasible for an agency as such, to write a report on the matter.
This may or may not have any relevance over French Government’s views and behaviour regarding Turkey.
I would say wait and see!

 

[boredaf]

I will believe it when its confirmed by the French directly(official statement).

I would still have doubts about it even if I sit on that jet myself, in Turkey, with our flag painted on it, with Atatürk's signature on its side.

I don't think this news is possibly at all. Just a year ago they stopped EU from buying artillery munition from us, despite Ukraine desperately needing them just so funds wouldn't go to us. No fucking way they would just try to cooperate with us in any way, let alone in something so crucial.

 

[Angry Turk !!!]

I would still have doubts about it even if I sit on that jet myself, in Turkey, with our flag painted on it, with Atatürk's signature on its side.

I don't think this news is possibly at all. Just a year ago they stopped EU from buying artillery munition from us, despite Ukraine desperately needing them just so funds wouldn't go to us. No fucking way they would just try to cooperate with us in any way, let alone in something so crucial.

A year ago the US didn't want to fuck the EU in the ass, times are changing before our eyes.

 

[Huelague]

According to a report prepared by 5 senators from the French Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee who visited Turkiye, TR wants to give support the 6th generation fighter jet program “FCAS”

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1886008962589352290

The US moves that point to isolationism and its desire to re-evaluate Canada and Greenland issues in line with its own interests are creating a cold shower in the Franco political understanding, which could be a lever for Turkish-French rapprochement.

Is Greece also involved?
Request came by France not TR.

 

[godel44]

I think the visit and the report came at the initiative of the French but it was Turkish officials who suggested Turkey can contribute to FCAS. It doesn't really sound to me like it's a big deal. Turkey will evolve Kaan to the 6th generation as its main project but could do parts production for FCAS or Tempest or any other project as a commercial opportunity.

There are potential collaboration areas, but I would be surprised if anything came out of it. Greece is not a factor but there are many areas France actually cares about in which Turkey's interests conflict with the French, especially in Africa.

 

[Merzifonlu]

The French have their tails tucked in badly with the USA in aviation. Because they fell out with the USA because of Canada and Greenland.

They foolishly filled the Rafale and its ammunition, which they boast about so much, with USA components. They would have happily gone to the Russians, but they also became enemy with the Russians through Ukraine. In addition, even if Russian weapons are of high quality, they are not of NATO standards. They do not fit the infrastructure of the French army.

The only country that can produce weapons that are both of NATO standards and "USA-free" is Turkey right now! We are living in very interesting times, very much so! That is why these shameless French, in complete desperation are fawning over us, whom they love as much as their sins.

Source: https://militarywatchmagazine.com/article/rafale-american-inputs-needed
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Now that I think about it, same French can't sell us Meteor if the USA doesn't allow it. So instead of the USA components they used in Meteor, they want to use the subcomponents we developed for Gökhan!

Now the pieces have fallen into place...

 

[Ahlatshah]

According to a report prepared by 5 senators from the French Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee who visited Turkiye, TR wants to give support the 6th generation fighter jet program “FCAS”

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1886008962589352290

The US moves that point to isolationism and its desire to re-evaluate Canada and Greenland issues in line with its own interests are creating a cold shower in the Franco political understanding, which could be a lever for Turkish-French rapprochement.

n your own view,is this news plausible?
If so,why didnt the Greek media report it yet?
After all,this is also big news for the Greeks and they know everything about us before we do.

Here is the report

Renforcer la relation franco-turque afin d'agir conjointement pour la paix - Sénat

www.senat.fr

Headline is: "Strengthening the Franco-Turkish relationship in order to act jointly for peace"

That is the report to the France Senate. It is comprehensive report and lets say "constructive".

News of Defence Turk is not baseless

 

[Sanchez]

They foolishly filled the Rafale and its ammunition, which they boast about so much, with USA components.

You are oversimplifying things. Rafale is not any more bound by ITAR than Kaan is.

So instead of the USA components they used in Meteor, they want to use the subcomponents we developed for Gökhan!

Meteor is not a French missile, it's a European joint developed missile with French participation. It's not even yet clear if Gökhan even completed its ground tests.

 

[Yasar_TR]

The French have their tails tucked in badly with the USA in aviation. Because they fell out with the USA because of Canada and Greenland.

They foolishly filled the Rafale and its ammunition, which they boast about so much, with USA components. They would have happily gone to the Russians, but they also became enemy with the Russians through Ukraine. In addition, even if Russian weapons are of high quality, they are not of NATO standards. They do not fit the infrastructure of the French army.

The only country that can produce weapons that are both of NATO standards and "USA-free" is Turkey right now! We are living in very interesting times, very much so! That is why these shameless French, in complete desperation are fawning over us, whom they love as much as their sins.

I can see where you are coming from and understand your logic behind this. French are in a bit of a pickle. They need Allies with clout now.
But in terms of US parts in Rafale; there are not many !
In fact, compared to the Gripen and EF2000, Rafale is fairly indigenously manufactured. Only a handful of parts are of US origin.

What European Fighter Jets Have Critical US Components?

All European fighter jets currently in production use US-sourced components - although some use more than others.

simpleflying.com

But your comments about Meteor and Gokhan is a little far fetched.
For starters, as per @Sanchez ’s post Meteor belongs to a consortium made up of : UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Sweden. France has a one in 6th shout in the meteor case. In terms of funding; UK 39.6% and Germany 16%. France is funding 12.4%, Italy 12%, and Sweden and Spain 10% each. So they are minority partners.
Secondly, Meteor is powered by a ramjet that uses solid fuel. Gokhan is to use liquid/gel fuel. Technology and system of operation of the two are totally different.

 

[Strong AI]

Görgün stated that they observed everything on schedule in the National Fighter Aircraft KAAN program, with some processes even progressing ahead of time. He mentioned that they are working diligently to complete the aircraft as quickly as possible and are aiming for the day when KAAN will be delivered to the Turkish Air Force Command.

Pointing out that they will produce 6 aircraft in this phase, Görgün said, "These 6 aircraft will accelerate our processes on the road to serial production. Each will have different functions and testing activities. The flight activities for both the first aircraft as well as the second, third, and the subsequent ones are being planned for 2025. We will share these details when the time comes."

Savunma Sanayii Başkanı Görgün: Savunma sanayisi ataşeleri sektörle ülkeler arasında köprü olacak

Cumhurbaşkanlığı Savunma Sanayii Başkanı Haluk Görgün, atayacakları savunma sanayisi ataşelerinin, Türk savunma sanayisi şirketleriyle yabancı ülkelerin kullanıcıları arası köprü olacağını söyledi. - Anadolu Ajansı

www.aa.com.tr