US to Sell $700M Engine Package for Turkey's KAAN Fighter
2 sources · first reported 20h ago
The US is preparing to sell a $700M-plus engine package to Turkey for its homegrown KAAN fighter jet, with the Trump administration moving ahead with the sale of General Electric jet engines. This sale could keep Turkey's KAAN fighter program on track and has implications for the country's potential involvement with the F-35 program.
Why it matters
The engine sale is significant for Turkey's KAAN fighter jet program and may impact the country's relationship with the US regarding the F-35 program, highlighting the complexities of international defense collaborations and technology transfers.
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