Pakistan and Turkey reportedly held talks on defense and industrial cooperation, with a focus on exporting KAAN fighter jets to the Pakistan Air Force (PAF).
Pakistan Fighter Jets: In a key development that could impact air superiority, Pakistan is expanding its production capacity for fifth-generation fighter jets and plans advanced cooperation with global partners including Turkey and China. It is reported that After China expressed great interest in the newly unveiled J-35A aircraft, Pakistan is now set to explore possible cooperation on the 5th generation fighter jet ‘KAAN’ scheduled for launch by 2030. We are in talks with Turkey.
At the 8th Pak-Turkish Industrial Expo Joint Working Group meeting, the two countries discussed defense and industrial cooperation, focusing on export of KAAN fighter jets to Pakistan Air Force (PAF). According to a report in the Eurasian Times, representatives from 32 organizations, including defense industry leaders from both countries, took part in the talks, hinting at deepening ties between the two countries in defense technology.
Pakistan’s interest in China’s J-35 stealth fighter jet
Pakistan is reportedly so keen that it plans to buy 40 Chinese-made J-35 stealth fighters, according to a report in the South China Morning Post. Experts believe the fighter jet deal will be a significant addition to Pakistan’s aviation capabilities. The J-35 aircraft is a fifth-generation stealth fighter developed by China’s Shenyang Aircraft Corporation. The aircraft is intended to replace Pakistan’s aging U.S. F-16 and French Mirage fighters.
About Turkish KAAN aircraft
Turkey claims the Khan fighter jet will rival the payload power capacity of the American F-35 aircraft, which has a massive capacity to carry around 2,000 pounds of ammunition in its internal arsenal and up to 18,000 pounds externally. expected to be comparable. The Turkish claim also adds that the aircraft can carry significant ammunition, including Turkish missiles such as the long-range air-to-air missile Gokdogan and its short-range counterpart Bozdogan.
“Originally designed as a fifth-generation jet aircraft, KAAN has stealth capabilities and twin engines that generate 13,000 kilograms of thrust each and reach speeds of up to Mach 1.8. However, TAI’s plans expand further. Masu. “The development of a sixth-generation version with AI, cutting-edge sensors and the ability to integrate with unmanned platforms is already underway,” said an article about the KAAN aircraft published in Turkish news agency TRT World.
In terms of product positioning, Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), led by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, aims to position Turkiye as a leader in modern fighter jet technology by 2030, and this product is a step in that direction. This could be a step towards.
(Information provided by agency)
