Saudi Arabia may invest in Turkish fighter jet Kaan 'any moment', Erdogan says

Saudi Arabia and Turkey are considering a joint investment in Turkey’s fifth-generation Kaan fighter jet program, with a decision potentially imminent. This potential partnership comes as Ankara seeks to share the high costs of the project, which was accelerated after Turkey's removal from the US F-35 program. Other countries, including Indonesia, Qatar, and Azerbaijan, have also expressed interest in acquiring the aircraft, which performed its maiden flight in February 2024. Turkish Aerospace Industries plans to deliver the first Kaan jet to the Turkish Air Force by 2028, with the first block of ten scheduled for delivery between 2030 and 2033.