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Turkey and Indonesia finalized a significant defense agreement, including the sale of 48 KAAN fighter jets and two İstif-class frigates. This marks a major export success for Turkey's growing defense industry, strengthening its presence in Southeast Asia. The deal, signed on July 26, 2026, encompasses extensive technological cooperation and local infrastructure development in Indonesia. Deliveries of the fighter jets are slated over ten years, while the frigates represent the first export of the MİLGEM-class warship. This agreement builds upon prior naval collaborations between the two nations, highlighting a strengthening strategic partnership.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.