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Congress Halts GE Engine Exports Amid Turkey-Russia Tensions

9/30/2025

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On September 28, 2025, U.S. Congress stalled exports of General Electric F110 engines for Turkey's KAAN jet.
KAAN aims to modernize Turkey's Air Force, with initial deliveries planned for 2028.
Export authorizations are withheld due to Turkey's ties with Russia and tensions, echoing F-35 issues.
Delay could affect defense exports and partnerships, including a $5 billion KAAN contract with Indonesia.

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On September 28, 2025, U.S. Congress stalled exports of General Electric F110 engines for Turkey's KAAN jet.
KAAN aims to modernize Turkey's Air Force, with initial deliveries planned for 2028.
Export authorizations are withheld due to Turkey's ties with Russia and tensions, echoing F-35 issues.
Delay could affect defense exports and partnerships, including a $5 billion KAAN contract with Indonesia.