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"Turkey's New 5th-Gen Fighter Jet Successfully Completes Maiden Flight"

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"Turkey's New 5th-Gen Fighter Jet Successfully Completes Maiden Flight"
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Turkey's domestically made fifth-generation fighter jet, Kaan, successfully completed its maiden flight, marking a significant milestone in the country's efforts to acquire advanced combat aircraft. This achievement comes after Turkey was expelled from the US-led F-35 program in 2019 due to its purchase of Russian S-400 air-defense systems. The new fighter jet, developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries, aims to eventually replace the country's F-16 fleet, showcasing Turkey's progress in developing its own advanced military technology.

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