TUSAŞ is leading talks with Saudi Arabia regarding a fighter jet program, while the KAAN program relies on GE F110 engines.

The entities involved

• Türkiye →

  Turkish news website

  • Indonesia is purchasing 48 Kaan fighter jets, discussing bilateral ties and expanding cooperation in trade and defense sectors.Mon 16:40
  • Azerbaijan, Türkiye, and Georgia held trilateral cooperation talks on foreign policy and regional issues.Mon 15:03
• Saudi Arabia →

  country in West Asia

  • Escalating conflict involves Iran and Saudi Arabia, with fighting intensifying between Saudi-backed forces and Houthis. Karami warns of a firm response to miscalculation.Mon 17:52
  • Ishaq Dar attended an R-4 meeting in Cairo today, contributing to ongoing diplomatic efforts.Mon 17:12
• General Electric →

  American multinational conglomerate

  • In 2009, General Electric used its media arm to promote Barack Obama's agenda, while Forbes labeled Jeff Immelt a poor CEO, and GE executives pressured CNBC personnel.Mon 16:53
  • GE Vernova spun off from General Electric on July 30, 2025.Mon 16:21

Related events

• Engine technology is critical for the intended jet trainer program involving the Turkish Air Force and General Electric.Aug 31
• Turkey is reportedly moving forward with using General Electric engines for its Kaan jet while simultaneously being dropped from the F-35 program.Jun 22
• Honeywell was named the principal contractor for a Foreign Military Sale (FMS) package of AGT-1500 Engines for Saudi Arabia.Sep 5