Few months after the evaluation in Spain, the Turkish Hurjet trainer has been selected to replace the Spanish Air Force’s aging fleet of SF-5M jet trainers. During an official ceremony on Dec. 20, 2024, Spain and Turkey have signed a Memorandum...
Following earlier rumors, Turkey has reportedly purchased twelve C-130J Hercules transport aircraft which have been in storage since their retirement from Royal Air Force service. The C-130J Hercules was retired from the Royal Air Force in June 2023 after 24 years...
Defense Minister Yaşar Güler stated that the U.S. may finally be willing to deliver the F-35 jets to Turkey. Turkish Minister of National Defense, Yaşar Güler, shared some noteworthy updates during his speech at the Planning and Budget Committee in the...
The prototype of Hurjet takes off for a test flight. (Image credit: TAI) Spain has been seeking a new generation jet trainer, of the same category of the Hurjet, to replace the 19 Northrop SF-5M aircraft, with plans to induct the...
Kaan takes off for the first flight. (Photo: TAI) Formerly known as TF-X, Kaan will replace the F-16 in the 2030s. In the early morning of Feb.21, 2024, a little less than a year from its rollout, the prototype of the...
The C-160D during its approach to Kayseri. The C-160D involved in the incident is one of two special mission aircraft equipped with jamming systems for Electronic Warfare. On Jan. 25, 2024, a Turkish Air Force C-160D Transall aircraft experienced unknown technical...
Turkish Air Force F-16 taking off from Konya Air Base, Turkey. (Image credit: Author) President Joe Biden has urged U.S. lawmakers to approve the sale of F-16 aircraft to Turkey, after Ankara agreed to allow Sweden’s entry into NATO. U.S. President...
Turkish Air Force F-4E 2020 Terminator launching from Istrana. (All images credit: Alessandro Fucito) The Turkish Air Force Phantoms joined U.S. F-16s and other Italian assets for Exercise Poggio Dart 23 (PODA 23). On Dec. 15, 2023, the two-week combined NATO...
