TAI General Manager Mehmet Demiroğlu, one of the most prestigious defense industry fairs in the world IDEX 2025 the scope, TRT News Reporter Sertac Aksan In an interview with United Arab Emirates (UAE) KAAN to the fighter jet Demiroğlu stated that TAI is a strong player in the UAE market and that the defense industry cooperation between the two countries is gaining momentum.
TAI and UAE Cooperation Strengthens
Demiroglu, An agreement was signed between Calidus, a company based in the United Arab Emirates, and TUSAŞ announced. Within the scope of the agreement HÜRKUŞ training and light attack aircraft An agreement was reached on joint production and development. It was also stated that BAE would cooperate with TAI to develop its own aircraft.
UAE's Intense Interest in ATAK Helicopter
TAI General Manager, UAE ATAK attack helicopter He also expressed great interest in the subject. Previously ATTACK 1 Demiroğlu, who stated that the UAE officials who tested the model were very impressed by the helicopter's capabilities, said that high-level delegations came to Turkey and personally conducted the tests. However, Demiroğlu, who stated that the process was progressing slowly for some reasons, said, Work is being done to regain momentum He explained.
BAE and KAAN Fighter Jet Project
KAAN fighter jet, stands out as one of the most important projects in Turkey's defense industry. Demiroğlu, Many Turkish defense industry companies are actively working on the KAAN project. and in such large projects international partnerships He said it was quite reasonable.
There is close cooperation with Saudi Arabia on KAAN Demiroğlu reminded, The United Arab Emirates could also be added to this list. and announced that senior UAE officials have shown interest in the project. KAAN's second and third prototypes work on it continues, The second prototype will take off at the end of the year, and the third prototype will take off at the beginning of the new year. He expressed.
New Platform Initiative from TAI and UAE
Demiroğlu, UAE There is a serious interest in the ANKA III unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and emphasized that there have been various initiatives for this platform before. However, instead of proceeding only through ANKA III, TAI Developing a new platform together with the UAE stated that he was on target.
Demiroğlu stated that the United Arab Emirates also looked favorably on this idea and said that in the coming days, More comprehensive collaborations can be announced He added to his words.
These statements made within the scope of IDEX 2025, Defense industry cooperation between Türkiye and the United Arab Emirates is getting stronger is showing. KAAN fighter jet, ATAK helicopter, HÜRKUŞ and ANKA III Joint efforts on projects such as these are considered important steps that will advance the strategic cooperation between the two countries.
