Founded in 1925 as TOMTAŞ in Kayseri, Turkey. Became state-owned in 1973 to reduce foreign dependence. Currently operates under Turkish Aerospace Industries Inc. (TUSAŞ)
Turkish Air Force operates F-16 Fighting Falcon and F-4E Terminator 2020 aircraft. F-4E fleet includes 182 aircraft, with only 30-32 Terminator 2020s remaining. F-16 fleet consists of 16 Block 30/40 and 30 Block 50+ aircraft. Modernization projects underway to replace F-16s with National Combat Aircraft