KAAN Fighter Jet Program
Sector: Aerospace & Defense • Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Source: EurAsian Times
The KAAN fighter jet program, developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries, aims to create a fifth-generation stealth aircraft. The program has garnered interest from several Middle Eastern nations, including the UAE and Saudi Arabia, as they seek alternatives to American fighter jets. The KAAN is expected to feature advanced capabilities and is positioned as a cost-effective substitute for the F-35.
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Aerospace & Defense, Airport
- Location
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- EurAsian Times
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Description | The KAAN fighter jet program, developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries, aims to create a fifth-generation stealth aircraft. The program has garnered interest from several Middle Eastern nations, including the UAE and Saudi Arabia, as they seek alternatives to American fighter jets. The KAAN is expected to feature advanced capabilities and is positioned as a cost-effective substitute for the F-35. |
Original sector | Defense |
Location
Country | United Arab Emirates (UAE) |
City | Abu Dhabi |
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Source | EurAsian Times |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Aerospace & Defense, Airport |
Article published date | 2025-02-28 |
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