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Türkiye Awaits 80 More F110 Engines For KAAN Jet
Türkiye’s Defense Ministry said U.S.-made F110 engines for the KAAN fighter have been delivered, while development of a domestic engine for later blocks continues on schedule, clarifying engine supply debates surrounding the program.
December 26, 2025Clash Report

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Türkiye Awaits 80 More F110 Engines For KAAN

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Türkiye’s Ministry of National Defense (MSB) has issued a detailed clarification on the engine supply and development roadmap for the KAAN National Combat Aircraft, seeking to address public debate over reliance on foreign powerplants.

The statement, disclosed on December 26, 2025, came in response to a written parliamentary inquiry and outlined both the status of U.S.-origin engines and the timeline for Türkiye’s indigenous engine effort.

According to the ministry, the KAAN program currently relies on the F110-GE-129E turbofan engine, produced by General Electric Aerospace in the United States.

MSB confirmed that under the first subcontract between TUSAŞ and GE F-110 engines were procured and fully delivered as of September 2025.

These engines are designated for early KAAN blocks and flight activities.

A second subcontract covering 80 additional engines remains under discussion with U.S. authorities, with talks continuing at the government level.

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