In a landmark moment for Turkish aerospace, its first locally made combat aircraft, the KAAN fighter, completed its maiden flight at the Akinci air base, near Ankara.

On the surface, the 13-minute flight might seem like a tame effort, but it is a huge step in the country's efforts to upgrade its air force.

Turkey is aiming to become one of the few countries possessing the entire value chain for making advanced combat aircraft, covering everything from technology, infrastructure, human resources and manufacturing capabilities.

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