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The TEI-TF10000 Turbofan Engine is the first original turbofan engine developed by TUSAŞ Engine Industry. (TEI) in line with Türkiye's national aviation goals. Capable of producing 10,000 lbf of thrust with an afterburner and 6,000 lbf of thrust in dry operation, this engine represents a strategic step toward technology acquisition for the engine system of the National Combat Aircraft KAAN. The project also aims to establish an infrastructure capable of powering both manned and unmanned aerial p

Türkiye's F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Program began in 1999 when Türkiye joined as an applicant participant. The process continued with Türkiye becoming a Level III partner in the System Development and Demonstration (SDD) phase on 11 July 2002 and signing the Memorandum of Understanding for Production, Sustainment and Follow-on Development (PSFD) on 25 January 2007. As part of this, Türkiye became a potential user of the F-35A fighter aircraft and one of the partner nations in the program’s

Türkiye’s 21st-century air power strategy has undergone a fundamental transformation, shifting from its participation in the multinational F-35 Lightning II program aimed at modernizing its F-16 fleet, to a strategic pivot following the diplomatic crisis triggered by the acquisition of the Russian S-400 air defense system. This process has reinforced the country’s goal of reducing dependence on foreign defense suppliers and elevated the KAAN project—a national initiative to meet fifth-generation

TEI-TF35000 is a domestic and national engine developed to deliver the required 35,000 lbf thrust for National Combat Aircraft KAAN. This engine has been created through collaborative efforts between TEI (TUSAŞ Motor Industries) and TRMOTOR under the auspices of the Presidency of Defense Industries. TF35000 is one of Türkiye’s most significant initiatives in the field of aviation engines, designed to meet the technical requirements of fifth-generation fighter aircraft. TEI has achieved significa