DEFENSE & SECURITY
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HURJET
Türkiye’s homegrown HURJET is heading to Spain
HURJET
QA Producer: Bunyamin Uzuncan, Graphic Artist: Elif Cansin Senol Ural

A landmark agreement signed in Madrid marks the export of the national jet trainer, deepening defence co-operation between Türkiye and Spain. Under the project, HURJET deliveries are set to begin in 2028 and enter training use by 2029–30, with a total of 30 aircraft expected in Spain’s inventory by 2035.

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