Saudi Arabia Will replace F 35 with KAAN
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- Опубликовано: 18 окт 2024
- Unconfirmed reports and rumors suggest that Saudi Arabia is preparing to acquire a significant number of Turkish KAAN fighter jets. While Turkish media outlets are yet to confirm the details, the X account TurkishFacts4u posted on October 15 that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is interested in purchasing 100 KAAN fighter jets from Turkish Aerospace Industries [TAI]. The account further stated that “Turkey and Saudi Arabia will become very important military powers in the region.
As a reminder, BulgarianMilitary.com has previously noted that Saudi Arabia had expressed interest in acquiring F-35 fighter jets, particularly after the United Arab Emirates [UAE] secured a deal for them following the normalization of relations with Israel in 2020. However, the U.S. government declined Saudi Arabia’s request for the F-35, citing concerns over security and human rights, as well as a desire to maintain Israel’s military superiority in the region. Since then, there hasn’t been any significant progress or official agreement regarding the sale of F-35s to Saudi Arabia.
According to Army Recognition, the potential acquisition of KAAN was reportedly discussed during a visit to Turkey by the commander of the Saudi Air Force, Turki bin Bandar Al Saud. He, along with a delegation met with representatives from Roketsan, Turkish Aerospace Industries, and Aselsan. This visit gave Saudi officials detailed insights into KAAN’s capabilities and initiated discussions about possible strategic cooperation regarding the fifth-generation fighter jet.
If Saudi Arabia moves forward with acquiring the Turkish KAAN fighter, it could significantly bolster the kingdom’s military capabilities. Designed as a fifth-generation multirole fighter, the KAAN offers advanced combat capabilities and operational flexibility. Saudi military analyst Hassan Alakbar noted, “The KAAN could shift the balance of air power in the region, especially for countries like Saudi Arabia that are seeking alternatives to Western-made equipment.” Alakbar added that obtaining such a fighter jet would be pivotal for Saudi Arabia’s modernization of its armed forces and its efforts to reduce dependence on the U.S.
Acquiring KAAN would also strengthen the strategic relationship between Saudi Arabia and Turkey. According to Turkish defense industry expert Metin Gürcan, “This deal could be more than just a military contract; it could lay the foundation for long-term cooperation between Ankara and Riyadh. Joint production, technology sharing, and industrial development will be key areas of partnership.” He highlighted that Turkey is striving to establish itself as a global player in defense, and such collaboration could give a fresh boost to the Turkish economy and its defense exports. For Saudi Arabia, this partnership aligns with its vision for economic diversification and technological advancement.
However, relations between Saudi Arabia and the U.S. might be strained by such a deal. American Middle East expert Anthony Cordesman from the Center for Strategic and International Studies [CSIS] suggested, “If Saudi Arabia opts for the Turkish KAAN instead of the American F-35, it would send a clear message to Washington that the kingdom is willing to turn to alternative suppliers. This could diminish U.S. influence in the region.” Cordesman also pointed out that such a move could hurt the U.S. defense industry, which has traditionally been one of Saudi Arabia’s main arms suppliers. Moreover, it could weaken the U.S.’s efforts to maintain its military dominance and strategic leverage in the Middle East.
International experts note that the KAAN deal could have economic implications for the U.S. as well. Alexander Vershbow, a former U.S. ambassador to NATO and an expert on international security, said, “Losing an F-35 contract would be a blow not only to the U.S. military sector but also to its strategic interests in the region. Meanwhile, Turkey stands to benefit by positioning its technologies as a credible alternative to American systems.” Vershbow emphasized that if Washington doesn’t find a way to address these shifts, it could lead to broader geopolitical realignments in the region, which would reduce the strategic importance of the U.S. in the Middle East.
Good of you both Saudi and Turkey..
You better replace or sell or discard if they hold the remote. You just don't know when they will press the button.
This includes all and every imported appliance, gadget that has battery, embedded software.
Buying fighter jets from the US is like snaring your own neck with a contract of various stupid terms, look at Kuwait who wants to sell obsolete F/A 18 jets, they need the permission of the US Congress
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The F35 need's a cod to fly kaan doesn't need that
Who can trust the US.
They are superior to F-35. I love it
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This is a much better investment than buying F35s. You will need two F35s for each Kaan since one of the F35s will always be grounded due to maintenance 😊
KAAN IS A PERFECT 5TH GENERATION FIGHTER JET
KAAN ŞÖYLE BİR ÖZELLGİ VAR İNSANSIZ HAVA ARAÇLARINI HAVADA YÖNLENDİRE BİLİYOR. Mesela: onları öncü olarak göndere bilir
@@hamzasavan9322 it is not true 5th fiter jet!
It's still a prototype.If it is the best why Turkey is planning to purchase F-35.
@@EmarElutin 2028 de 4.5 nesil ilk filo 2032 'de yerli motorla 5. nesil filo hazır hale gelecek. 5-10 yıl f16 viper harici uçak yok.
Good decision of Saudi Arabia
Terbaik la Saudi Arabia.
Good initiative, usa will never ever give f35 to KSA, KAAN is as powerful as f35. Insha Allah deal will be successful
indonesia also will join KAAN🎉🎉🎉… TURKEY TEI ALREADY BUILD THEIR OFFICE NEAR PT DI..
TURKEY BUYING EUROFIGHTER AS PART OF BAE CLAUSUL FOR EJ200 engine can produced local TURKEY with LICENSE FROM BAE/RR… .. BAE/RR THIS WEEK NEWS WAS SAYS THAT WILL MORE FOCUSED IN INDONESIA… 😀.. see the dot. i think Indonesia will stop adding more of RAFALE AND STAR TO PROCURE EUROFIGHTER
Isn't Indonesia already in partnership with Korea for KF-21? Why would they change to KAAN?
@@lingth INDONESIA SUSPEND BATCH PAYMENT TO THIS PROJECT WITH SOUTH KOREA… INDONESIA FOUND THAT THIS FIGHTER CANNOT EQUIPPED WITH AIM-120AMRAAM.. OR ANY USA MISSILE SYSTEM.. just like what POLAND FACED ON THEIR FA50 light fighter jet they was buying from SOUT KOREA…
so better indonesia buying RAFALE INSTEAD SOUTH KOREAN FAILED FIGHTER JET
@@lingth Aside from all the politics and rumors around this issue, It is believed that Indonesia's partnership with S Korea does not extend beyond the first block of the KF-21 program. Indonesia was reportedly due to procure up to 40 platforms between 2028 - 2030.
The first block of the KF-21 Boromai is not a 5th Generation Jet fighter - It doesn't have an internal weapons bays for example. The second block (KF-21 block 20) which S Korea is about to commence development on, WILL be a 5th Generation fighter. However. Indonesia is not a partner in the Block-20 program. That is what I have understand from local S Korean media.
Go Go Saudis no turning back no matter how pressure mounts 💪
Inshallah for all Arab nation 💙
Maybe Saudi Arabia need to break free from the Dependance on US only for arms.. there are alternatives..
Muslims unite help eachother ❤❤❤
God bless Saudi Arabia ❤❤❤❤❤❤👍👍👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Saudi and Turkiye is Great
Thats a great investment
Very nice jetfighter❤
Super super super super vor de de next generation !!!!!❤❤❤
It no used to have F35 but can not used F35 against Israel if the war broke between Saudi and Israel.
Spectacular news
You better replace or sell or discard if they hold the remote. You just don't know when they will press the button.
🎉Its good news
No one should buy f35.
It needs a code to fly. 😂
Support Muslim country to make Muslim country well equiped and strong like Iran
Sure ....and pigs can fly!!!
I've never heard such a nonsense!😅😅😅
Kaan is very good choice for Muslims countries instead of sanctions of western fighter jets
Wait and see.
MAY replace ... Malaysia should learn from this.
Imagine needing a code to unlock your plane. USA aaah bullies wtf. KAAN on top
Chinese el cheapo satellites are able to track the advanced stealth F22 n F35,with relative ease😂😂😂😂
Uhm.. any proof?
What engine will Turkish Kaan use? Without a good engine, it's just a 4th Gen Jet at most
It's coming don't worry
not tested fighter jet
Tell us another joke😂
What rubbish is this?? Kaan are not even in production and not even tested,
JEALOUSY WILL NEVER LEAVE EHITE SUPREMACIST .
@@mehrourbadloe8339 Not white, mush as i admire Turkish innovation a 5th gen jet is beyond it.
Kaan hat sehr gute radar,Waffensysteme der genauso f 22.. Manche sind besser als F22
Turkish military industry has proven itself to be worthwhile and also affordable, early investments is a good bussiness, do you remember all the slander turkish drones received before they saw combat? they kept saying cheap plastic or any AA will kill it, or it vont be able to fight anything, and then it won F@CKING WARS!!! Kirpi MRAP is another one that is incredibly good, expecially in Ukraine it has proven itself to be worth a damn, Years later I would love to see your face when this thing gets detected closer on radar then F35 😂
Saudi Arabia is buying a prototype 5th generation fighter jet from Turkey.😂🤣 Turkey on the other hand is giving away its S-400 to US in exchange for F-35.🤣😂🤣 Whosoever the clown behind this post deserves a carrer in comedy show.🤣😂🤣
Turkey never give s400 to anyone because Russia didn't allow this to sale it to anyone turkey have more options for fighter jets just like Chinese j35 which have similar features like f35 example eots distributed aperture system and aesa radar and Chinese fighter jets are not sanctionated just like western fighters so turkey also use their own avionics and subsystems in this aircraft So turkey should consider Chinese option to
🦃 doesn’t even make shovel
Cry somewhere else bt ch
Turkiye does more things than you imagine
cowards and traitors cant fly
😂😂😂😂
Good choice
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Super super super super vor de de next generation !!!!!❤❤❤