Türkiye’s Turkish Aerospace is set to play a central role in Spain’s next-generation pilot training architecture, with its Hürjet forming the backbone of the Spanish Air and Space Force’s new Integrated Combat Training System (ITS-C).
An Airbus-led consortium has presented the industrial plan for the programme, confirming that Hürjet will be adapted into the Spanish-specific SAETA II configuration as part of a wider system covering aircraft, simulators and long-term support. The contract for the ITS-C programme was awarded in December 2025, with deliveries scheduled to begin from 2028.
For Türkiye, the programme marks a significant milestone in defence aerospace exports, positioning Hürjet as a competitive platform in the advanced jet trainer segment. Developed by Turkish Aerospace and first flown in 2023, Hürjet is designed as a supersonic, tandem-seat trainer capable of preparing pilots for modern frontline fighter aircraft.
Under the Spanish programme, Turkish Aerospace will supply the baseline aircraft, while Airbus will lead system integration, aircraft modification and lifecycle support within Spain. The collaboration highlights a growing defence industrial partnership between Türkiye and Spain, combining Turkish manufacturing capability with European systems integration.
The ITS-C programme goes beyond a conventional trainer acquisition. It introduces a fully integrated training ecosystem, linking live flight operations with advanced simulation and mission systems. Airbus will also oversee the redesign of the Fighter and Strike School Training Centre at Talavera la Real Air Base, where the new system will be based.
The programme will be delivered in two phases. The first phase will see the delivery of 21 aircraft in initial configuration, including one platform used for integrating advanced avionics and mission systems. In the second phase, all 30 aircraft will be upgraded to the full SAETA II standard, with final deliveries expected between 2031 and 2035.
Hürjet’s selection by Spain underscores its growing international relevance. In addition to its training role, the aircraft has been designed with light combat capability, offering flexibility for missions such as armed reconnaissance. For Turkish Aerospace, the ITS-C programme represents both an export success and a validation of Hürjet’s design, as it enters service with a European air force as part of a comprehensive, next-generation training system.
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