Turkish defense company Roketsan to manufacture missiles using domestically produced engines under the terms of the IDEF 2025 defense and aerospace trade fair agreement.
Roketsan and Kale Jet Engines have joined forces to produce locally made turbojet engines for Turkish cruise missiles, marking a significant step forward in Turkey's defense industry self-reliance. The agreement, signed at the 2025 International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF) in Istanbul, will see Kale Jet Engines supply engines from domestic production lines for integration into Roketsan's missile systems.
The collaboration is part of Turkey's broader push to minimize foreign dependence in critical defense technologies. The deal includes the start of mass production for both the cruise missiles and the locally produced engines, marking a strategic advancement in Turkey’s cruise missile propulsion capabilities and overall missile production capacity.
The KTJ-3200 engine, one of the key components in the agreement, has already demonstrated Turkey's progress in indigenous defense technology, having been successfully exported. Its use in the Brazilian-Emirati MANSUP-ER anti-ship missile program showcases Turkey's growing role in global defense technology.
The KTJ-3700 engine, with its improved performance in long-range missions due to low fuel consumption, is expected to enhance operational efficiency for the Turkish Armed Forces. The specific engines to be used are KTJ-3200A, KTJ-3200S, KTJ-3700, and KTJ-1750, respectively, for Roketsan's Atmaca, Som, Kara Atmaca, and Cakir cruise missiles.
The agreement reflects broader efforts within the Turkish defense sector to localize critical technologies and enhance the country’s security forces with homegrown solutions. The deal is expected to advance Turkey's goal of a fully independent defense industry, as outlined in the agreement with Roketsan.
The International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF) 2025 served as the location for the signing of this significant agreement, which was highlighted during the event alongside other major contracts signed with domestic defense firms aimed at boosting the operational capabilities of Turkish security forces.
In summary, the partnership between Roketsan and Kale Jet Engines is a significant step in Turkey's quest for self-reliance in defense technology, and it underscores the country's commitment to reducing dependence on foreign suppliers. This collaboration is expected to strengthen Turkey's defense industry and contribute to the country's overall security.
The collaboration between Roketsan and Kale Jet Engines, signed at Istanbul's International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF), involves the use of locally produced KTJ-3200, KTJ-3700, KTJ-1750, and specific variant engines for propulsion in Roketsan's Atmaca, Som, Kara Atmaca, and Cakir cruise missiles. This partnership in defense technology, aimed at reducing foreign dependence, is expected to bolster Turkey's sports of indigenous defense technology, showcasing Turkey's growing influence in global technology and strengthening its defense industry.
