Overview

• On June 11, Turkey and Indonesia signed a deal at Indo Defence 2025 for 48 Turkish-made Kaan jets valued at more than $10 billion.
• The agreement mandates co-production of key aircraft components in Indonesia, integrating local industrial capabilities into the program.
• The Kaan jets completed their maiden flight in February 2024 and remain in development with first deliveries to the Turkish Air Force slated for 2028.
• Analysts say the landmark order could spur procurement talks with Pakistan, Azerbaijan and Saudi Arabia, which have already expressed interest in the fifth-generation fighter.
• Turkey’s expanding defense ties with Pakistan have prompted calls in India to boycott Turkish goods in response to Ankara’s support for Islamabad.