1 July 2025 | Defence Agenda

Baykar Acquires 140-Year-Old Italian Aviation Firm

1 July 2025 by Muzaffer Ünsaldı

Baykar CEO Haluk Bayraktar at the Caproni acquisition ceremony in Italy

Baykar, Türkiye’s leading unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) manufacturer, has made a landmark acquisition by purchasing the historic Italian aviation company Caproni, which dates back to 1882. This bold move marks Baykar’s first major step into the European aerospace market and reflects Türkiye’s growing influence in global defence and aerospace innovation. Announced on June 28, 2025, … Read more

Türkiye Targets Full Domestic KAAN Engine by 2032

1 July 2025 by Muzaffer Ünsaldı

KAAN fighter jet on display with Turkish flag background

Türkiye’s Ambitious Goal: Fully Indigenous KAAN Fighter Jet Engine by 2032 Türkiye is accelerating its efforts to eliminate foreign dependency in its next-generation fighter program, with Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) announcing its aim to complete the full domestic development of the KAAN jet engine by 2032. This target not only reinforces Türkiye’s strategic autonomy ambitions … Read more