TFX is a Turkish stealth Multirole fighter aircraft being developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI). TAI plans to commence final production in early 2020.
On 15 December 2010, Turkey's Defence Industry Executive Committee (SSIK) decided to design, develop, and manufacture an indigenous air-to-air combat fighter.[1] US$20 million was allocated for 2-year conceptual design phase that will be performed by TUSAŞ.
On 23 August 2011, the Undersecretariat for Defense Industry (SSM) and the Turkish defense company Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) signed an agreement to official begin development.
TAI and Tusaş Engine Industries (TEI) will lead the design and development processes of the fighter jet. TEI will focus more on the production of the airplane's engines to be completed by 2015, while TAI will develop other components. The studies will reveal how much the fighter jet would cost, which mechanical and electronic systems would be employed and included a wider perspective of the opportunities and challenges in military aviation.[2]