By News Centre

As Türkiye continues to advance its defense industry
breakthrough, the country’s first jet-powered trainer aircraft,
HÜRJET, has surpassed another major milestone by entering the
international market.

A signing ceremony regarding the export of the indigenous jet
trainer HÜRJET, produced by Turkish Aerospace Industries, to Spain
was held at Airbus facilities in Madrid.

As Türkiye’s first jet-powered training aircraft, HÜRJET stands
out as a single-engine, supersonic platform designed for both
training and light attack missions.

Developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries, the aircraft
distinguishes itself with modern avionics systems, high
maneuverability, and advanced training infrastructure.

Featuring both single-seat and tandem cockpit options, the
aircraft can be used for advanced jet training as well as light
attack roles.

Designed in accordance with NATO standards, HÜRJET also meets
the needs of modern air forces with its advanced
simulation-supported training capabilities.

Following the signing ceremony, Haluk Görgün, head of Türkiye’s
Presidency of Defense Industries, stated:

“In fact, within this program that we have been working on for a
long time together with the Spanish Ministry of Defense, the
Undersecretariat for Defense Industries, the Presidency of Defense
Industries, Turkish Aerospace Industries, and Airbus, we had
already signed the official agreement earlier. Today, we are here
in Spain upon the invitation of the ministry to jointly announce
this formal signing. As of today, we are announcing this agreement
to the entire world.”

Emphasizing that they are pleased to see the international
recognition of land, naval, and air platforms developed with strong
political will and support—particularly under the leadership of
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan—and with confidence in Turkish engineering,
Görgün said:

“We have a sector that not only meets the needs of our own
security forces, but also continuously improves itself through
their contributions, delivers the best performance, and produces
cost-effective solutions. Fortunately, today we are working in
harmony and synergy with our main integrators, supporting
industries, SMEs, and universities.”

Noting that these efforts are yielding tangible results, Görgün
added:

“In many fields, Türkiye has demonstrated its success in defense
through the products it produces. In particular, its achievements
in unmanned aerial vehicles have showcased the country’s
capabilities, while also contributing to its strategic and
diplomatic relations.”

Providing details about the signed agreement, Görgün stated:

“Under this partnership with Airbus and Turkish Aerospace
Industries, a portion of the HÜRJET platforms—primarily to be used
for training fighter pilots—will be produced in Türkiye and
delivered to Spain. Another portion will be manufactured in Spain.
This model, which also includes contributions from local Spanish
manufacturers for both the production in Spain and Türkiye,
represents a true example of allied cooperation that satisfies both
countries in every respect.

With this program, we consider it meaningful not only as a
success and demonstration of will by Türkiye and Spain, but also as
a model of cooperation for NATO allies. It also opens opportunities
for marketing to third countries and for jointly developing
next-generation products.”

He concluded:

“The platform-level success achieved by our companies, along
with the models they have developed for international cooperation
and expanding trade—and our support as the Presidency of Defense
Industries—has led to such positive outcomes.”