Spain plans to acquire a further 15 Hürjet light trainer aircraft, manufactured by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI/TUSAŞ), following the signing of an agreement to purchase 30 units of this supersonic model, as announced by TAI’s chief executive, Mehmet Demiroğlu.
During an event held in the province of Kastamonu, in northern Türkiye, Demiroğlu explained that TAI is already working to begin deliveries of the first Hürjet aircraft to Spain in 2028.
“Even before we began deliveries to our Air Force, Spain said: ‘I like it, I want to buy 30’, and they bought them. We signed the agreement,” he said in remarks quoted by the Anatolia news agency. “We are working towards making deliveries in 2028, and Spain is planning to buy a further 15.”
Turkish Aerospace Industries expands its military aircraft production
Demiroğlu highlighted the production capabilities of TAI, whose industrial complex brings together work related to the Turkish fifth-generation KAAN fighter jet, the Hürjet and Hürkuş models (a single-engine, low-wing turboprop aircraft), helicopters, unmanned aerial vehicles, satellites and aeronautical components.
With regard to the Hürkuş, he noted that deliveries of this light trainer aircraft have already begun and will continue over the coming years. He also mentioned Azerbaijan as an export destination and expressed his intention to secure new sales in other international markets.
Turkey highlights international recognition of its defence industry
The head of TAI/TUSAŞ stated that the progress made by the Turkish defence industry has strengthened the country’s international standing and sparked growing interest in Turkish technology.
“In the 2020s, thanks in particular to the successes of the defence industry, there has been a surge in admiration for Türkiye across the globe,” said Demiroğlu. “They admire our products, what we do and our achievements.”
The KAAN fighter: a means of strengthening deterrence
Demiroğlu also emphasised that one of the key objectives of Turkey’s defence programmes, including the development of the KAAN fighter jet, is to strengthen Turkey’s ability to prevent conflicts through military deterrence.
“We are not working to wage a war. We must work to prevent it,” said Demiroğlu, adding that Turkey must ensure that both its Armed Forces and the country as a whole are prepared to deal with threats to its security. “We do not want to use the KAAN… We are building it so that we do not have to use it,” he said.
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Pablo Gómez is a specialist in Turkey and has been editor-in-chief of Hispanatolia since 2011. He has been analysing current affairs and geopolitics in Turkey and the surrounding region since 2006.
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