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Turkish defense company Aselsan publicly showcased for the first time its full suite of mission systems developed for the KAAN fifth-generation fighter jet during the Paris Air Show 2025.
The payloads—designed to boost KAAN’s combat effectiveness and survivability—were displayed on a mock-up model of the aircraft.
According to TurDef, the systems presented include electro-optical targeting units, electronic warfare pods, radar warning receivers, missile warning systems, mission computers, communication, and navigation solutions.
Aselsan officials stated that most of KAAN’s avionics were developed domestically, ensuring autonomy and high performance.
Key sensor technologies on display included:
The MURAD AESA radar, combined with electronic warfare components, forms the Integrated RF System (IRFS). TOYGUN, KARAT, LIAS, IRIS, and YILDIRIM comprise the Integrated Electro-Optical System (IEOS).
Aselsan also displayed its Integrated Communication-Navigation-Identification System (ICNI) and the TULGAR helmet-mounted display system, developed for KAAN's fifth-generation situational awareness needs.
Aselsan will also provide air-to-surface munitions for KAAN, including:
The company also introduced an upgraded version of its ASELPOD targeting system, which enables high-precision targeting in both day and night operations.
KAAN conducted its maiden flight in 2024 and is scheduled to enter active service by 2028.
Also reported by the TurDef, KAAN’s critical pilot escape system will be the T-18T ejection seat, which will be developed by U.K.-based Martin-Baker.
The company is a global leader in ejection seat manufacturing, with seats deployed across over 100 air platforms.
Martin-Baker’s ejection seats have saved a total of 7,789 lives worldwide, underscoring the platform’s record of reliability in operational theaters.
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