TUSAŞ has partnered with Brazilian aviation giant Embraer for joint production activities in civilian and military platforms. Turkish Aerospace Industries Inc. (TUSAŞ) and Brazilian-based aviation and space company Embraer have collaborated on joint research and development (R&D) and production activities in civilian and military platforms. Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır announced on his social media account that they have advanced the cooperation process in the aviation field with Brazil last September’s visit with the signed agreement. Kacır stated that a memorandum of understanding was signed between TUSAŞ and Embraer at the LAAD 2025 Defense Fair held in the country, which will pave the way for joint R&D and production activities in civilian and military platforms. He added, “We are determined to strengthen the global effectiveness of the Turkish aviation industry through international collaborations.” TUSAŞ also expressed in their statement that “This agreement will strengthen the collaboration between the two companies through joint production activities. New opportunities in R&D and engineering will be explored as we continue to enhance the global effectiveness of Turkish aviation.” An announcement by Embraer mentioned that the company is seeking new suppliers due to increased demand for their products, highlighting TUSAŞ’s expertise in metal and composite aircraft body parts.