In order to meet Turkish Air Force (TurAF) requirements beyond 2030s, an indigenous design and development program aims to replace the aging F-16 fleet of TurAF.
In accordance with the contract signed between SSB and Turkish Aerospace in Dec. 2006, the avionic system of 13 C-130E and 6 C-130B aircraft of TurAF is being modernized.
Within the project, Turkey purchases four B737 AEW&C aircraft and GSS. Turkish Aerospace will conclude Modification, System installation, Tests and Delivery.