The signing ceremony took place on June 11 in Jakarta with the participation of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, President of Defence Industries Haluk Görgün, Indonesian Minister of Defense Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, Chairman of TUSAŞ Ömer Cihad Vardan, Deputy Minister of National Defense and Vice Chairman of the TUSAŞ Board of Directors Şuay Alpay, and TUSAŞ CEO Dr. Mehmet Demiroğlu.

In accordance with the agreement, all 48 KAAN aircraft will be delivered within 120 months. The aircraft to be delivered will be powered by engines that will also be produced using Türkiye’s national capabilities.

This agreement covers not only the delivery of the KAAN aircraft but also includes significant technology transfer components in the field of aviation. Through this strategic cooperation, Türkiye and Indonesia aim to promote knowledge sharing and enhance local capabilities. The agreement also envisions leveraging Indonesia’s industrial infrastructure and production capacities for the KAAN program.

The first official announcement of the KAAN sale to Indonesia was made by the President of Türkiye, Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. President Erdoğan stated: “I hope this agreement, which clearly reflects the progress and capabilities of our domestic and national defense industry, will be beneficial for both Türkiye and Indonesia. I extend my sincere greetings and gratitude to my esteemed counterpart, President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia, in whose presence this agreement was signed. I also congratulate our Presidency of Defence Industries, Turkish Aerospace Industries, and all institutions involved in the production of KAAN and in concluding this record-breaking export deal in our Republic’s history.”

KAAN represents the pinnacle of Turkish engineering as a fifth-generation, multi-role combat aircraft. With its superior maneuverability, low radar cross-section (stealth), AI-assisted avionics, and network-centric warfare capabilities, KAAN is designed to deliver outstanding performance in both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. It also stands as a symbol of Türkiye’s vision for full independence in the defense industry. KAAN successfully completed its maiden flight on February 21, 2024, marking a new era in Turkish aviation history. The aircraft took to the skies for the second time on May 6, 2024. In the upcoming phases of the KAAN project, the integration of a domestically developed engine is planned, aiming to make the platform entirely indigenous and further enhance its export potential.