FCAS has been cancelled, is the way open for KAAN? What about F-35s? | 2T Defense & Technology #5
In the 5th part of our weekly defense industry program 2T Defense & Technology, we look at the military aviation agenda. We talked about Turkey’s 5th generation fighter jet KAAN, Europe’s canceled FCAS project, the NATO meeting and Turkey’s F-35 process, the Gripens given to Ukraine and when Turkey will start using Eurofighter warplanes.
In the 5th part of our weekly defense industry program 2T Defense & Technology, we look at the military aviation agenda. We talked about Turkey’s 5th generation fighter jet KAAN, Europe’s canceled FCAS project, the NATO meeting and Turkey’s F-35 process, the Gripens given to Ukraine and when Turkey will start using Eurofighter warplanes. Also, for now, it seems that the USA will provide Türkiye with the engine for KAAN. But otherwise, is there a possibility of purchasing engines from China and other countries? In this section, we discussed the most frequently asked questions about aviation.
You can watch the 4th part of our 2T Defense & Technology program here.
Tolga ÖzbekWe leave you with the 5th part of our 2T Defense & Technology program, which we prepared together with. Enjoy watching.
🔹 The bets we talked about in this section:
✈️ How is MMU KAAN doing?
KAAN’s final testing process, second prototype, mass production plans and the current status of Türkiye’s 5th generation fighter jet project.
🇪🇺 Why was the 100 billion Euro FCAS stopped?
Why did one of Europe’s largest defense projects developed by France, Germany and Spain come to a dead end? Dassault-Airbus dispute, political crises and its possible effects on Türkiye and the KAAN project.
🛩️ Will there be any new developments in the F-35 process after the NATO Summit?
Can Türkiye return to the F-35 program again? Scenarios that may occur after the NATO summit and the current picture.
🇨🇳 Can Türkiye buy warplanes from China?
Are J-10, J-35 or other Chinese platforms a realistic option for Türkiye? Is there a possibility of a joint project with Pakistan? We evaluate it from a technical and political perspective.
🇸🇪 Gripen or F-16?
What does it mean for Ukraine to buy Gripen warplanes from Sweden? Is the Gripen really better than the F-16? In which tasks does it stand out?
In this section, we discuss not only the new news but also the technical, economic and geopolitical reasons behind the developments.
Do you think KAAN can achieve significant success in the international market? Will the crisis experienced by FCAS create new opportunities for Türkiye? Don’t forget to share your opinions in the comments.
