ALBAWABA - Foreign media sources have shifted their attention to Turkey's own combat aircraft, KAAN, since it continues to receive a lot of interest on social media globally. There are rumors that Turkey's intention to swap out the F-16 for the KAAN and its export potential has sparked curiosity, especially in Asian nations.
Chinese television and the Japanese news network ANN have both focused on KAAN's recent successes, generating interest from viewers in their respective countries. Japanese social media users have been especially outspoken in their support of Turkey's military technological advancements and independence.
Chinese television networks have also highlighted President Erdoğan's comments about Turkey's standing in the international defense arena as well as KAAN's inaugural flight.
Turkey's desire for KAAN to replace the F-16 and its potential for sale have drawn attention from observers throughout the world as talks about KAAN continue to echo internationally.
An important milestone for Turkey's defense sector has been reached as the national combat aircraft, KAAN, successfully completed its first test flight. Reporting for Habertürk, Bülent Aydemir emphasizes the incredible efforts that went into reaching this important milestone.
Although there are significant obstacles in the way of fully incorporating KAAN into the combat capabilities of the Turkish Air Force, the project's inception and development represent a significant step forward for the country. These kinds of procedures are standard in nations that produce combat jets.
Known for being a fifth-generation combat aircraft, KAAN is scheduled to replace the F-16s, marking the beginning of Turkey's $26 billion acquisition and modernization project with the United States. With features that bring it closer to the capabilities of the F-35 than its 4th-generation predecessors, KAAN promises to make significant contributions to Turkey's aerial defense capabilities once the project is completed.
In addition to being a fighter-bomber, KAAN is a versatile command and control aircraft because of its cockpit, which can be used to manage drones, armed drones, and unmanned combat aerial vehicles (UCAVs). KAAN is the first combat aircraft built in Turkey and is equipped with all the features of the fifth generation, such as supercruise, high maneuverability, low radar visibility, flexible avionics, improved situational awareness, accurate targeting, and interoperability. It is also capable of conducting unmanned combat.
