{"id":13645,"date":"2026-02-17T14:32:24","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T11:32:24","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2026-02-17T14:32:24","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T11:32:24","slug":"us-officials-voice-alarm-over-saudi-turkiye-defense-talks-as-riyadh-eyes-kaan-fighter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/harici.com.tr\/en\/us-officials-voice-alarm-over-saudi-turkiye-defense-talks-as-riyadh-eyes-kaan-fighter\/","title":{"rendered":"US officials voice alarm over Saudi-T\u00fcrkiye defense talks as Riyadh eyes KAAN fighter"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Saudi Arabia\u2019s strategic pivot toward diversifying its defense procurement is causing friction within the Trump administration, with US officials expressing growing concern over Riyadh\u2019s burgeoning aerospace partnership with T\u00fcrkiye.<\/p>\n<p>According to <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.middleeasteye.net\/news\/saudi-arabias-turkeys-kaan-jet-talks-irk-trump-administration-bent-arms-export-dominance\">reports<\/a><\/span> from <em>Middle East Eye<\/em> (MEE), current and former US officials are increasingly wary that the Kingdom\u2019s defense negotiations with Ankara could erode Washington\u2019s long-standing dominance in the Saudi arms market.<\/p>\n<p>The friction comes despite a high-profile reception for Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House in November. During that visit, President Donald Trump announced that Saudi Arabia would move forward with the acquisition of advanced F-35 stealth fighters as part of a comprehensive strategic defense agreement. However, the administration has since sought urgent clarity regarding Riyadh\u2019s parallel talks with regional competitors.<\/p>\n<p>While Saudi Arabia reportedly provided assurances to Washington that it would not proceed with the purchase of Pakistan\u2019s JF-17 Thunder fighter, it has notably withheld similar guarantees regarding its potential participation in T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s fifth-generation KAAN fighter program.<\/p>\n<p>The prospect of a Saudi-Turkish jet deal has met with skepticism among former Trump administration defense officials. Bilal Saab, who held senior defense roles during Trump\u2019s first term, questioned the operational logic of the move.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The Saudi inventory is already exceptionally robust,&#8221; Saab noted. &#8220;I struggle to see where a Turkish fighter fits into this architecture. They already operate the world\u2019s most advanced F-15s\u2014in some respects superior to those in the US inventory. They have the Eurofighter Typhoon, and they are slated to receive the F-35.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>A US official, speaking on condition of anonymity, clarified that while Washington does not view the KAAN as a direct replacement for the F-35, it views the potential deal as &#8220;leaving cash on the table&#8221; that could otherwise be spent on US hardware. The administration\u2019s prevailing message to Riyadh has been blunt: &#8220;What specific need is not being met by the US that necessitates going to T\u00fcrkiye for the KAAN?&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>According to officials, the Trump administration remains committed to a &#8220;sole provider&#8221; doctrine, prioritizing US exports as the primary pillar of bilateral defense ties.<\/p>\n<p>Though analysts do not anticipate a full-scale diplomatic crisis, the tension underscores a fundamental clash between the Trump administration\u2019s &#8220;zero-sum&#8221; economic nationalism and the Middle East\u2019s shift toward multipolar defense alliances.<\/p>\n<p>Hesham Alghannam of the Naif Arab University for Security Sciences in Riyadh argued that the Kingdom\u2019s interest in the KAAN program is aimed at expanding strategic options rather than replacing the US as its primary ally. However, he warned that if Washington continues to view such moves solely through the lens of competition, it may be interpreted as a fundamental shift in Riyadh\u2019s orientation.<\/p>\n<p>The momentum for the partnership appears to be building. During a visit to Saudi Arabia in February, President Recep Tayyip Erdo\u011fan stated that a joint investment agreement for the KAAN could be &#8220;signed at any moment.&#8221; A model of the aircraft, emblazoned with Saudi insignia, was prominently displayed at the World Defense Show in Riyadh. Officials from Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) suggested a potential deal could involve the production of between 20 and 50 aircraft.<\/p>\n<p>While T\u00fcrkiye markets the KAAN as an indigenous project, the platform currently relies on General Electric F110 engines, meaning any export to Riyadh would still require the ultimate approval of the US Congress.<\/p>\n<p>The F-35 remains the centerpiece of the regional arms race. While President Trump promised Riyadh parity with Israel\u2019s stealth capabilities, Israel continues to exercise a de facto &#8220;Qualitative Military Edge&#8221; (QME) veto over regional sales. In November, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed to have received US assurances that any F-35s delivered to Saudi Arabia would feature reduced specifications compared to Israel\u2019s fleet.<\/p>\n<p>This dynamic has left the Trump administration caught between the influential pro-Israel lobby and its own desire to maximize Gulf exports. Consequently, Riyadh has utilized alternative negotiations to bolster its leverage. Analysts point to Saudi Arabia\u2019s previous interest in the Russian S-400 system\u2014which preceded its purchase of the US THAAD system\u2014as evidence of this &#8220;hedging&#8221; strategy.<\/p>\n<p>T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s competitive advantage lies in its willingness to offer joint production and technology transfer. Under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman\u2019s Vision 2030, Riyadh aims to localize 50% of its defense spending. The perceived slow pace of technology sharing from Washington has made Ankara\u2019s more flexible partnership model increasingly attractive.<\/p>\n<p>The defense talks also signal a broader geopolitical recalibration. As Riyadh finds itself at odds with the UAE on files ranging from Sudan to Yemen, it has moved to strengthen ties with a new bloc including Pakistan, T\u00fcrkiye, Qatar, and Egypt.<\/p>\n<p>Cinzia Bianco of the European Council on Foreign Relations noted that while the F-35 deal has been decoupled from the Israel normalization process, Israeli influence in Washington remains a significant hurdle. 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