KAAN Fighter Jet to Get High-Tech Decoys That Trick Enemy Radars With Dozens of False Targets

In a big leap for Turkey's defense industry, the country’s upcoming KAAN fifth-generation fighter jet is set to be equipped with advanced electronic warfare systems that can confuse enemy radars and jam drones in combat.

A Turkish company called Electronic Warfare Systems Engineering (EHSIM) has developed two powerful tools aimed at protecting the KAAN from modern threats. The first is a radar decoy system known as SIS (RF Active Expendable Decoy Systems). This device is designed to be fired away from the aircraft during missions and has the smart ability to make one jet look like 10 to 20 aircraft on an enemy’s radar screen. That kind of trickery could distract or mislead enemy missiles, increasing the jet’s chances of surviving an attack.

The second system, named JINN (Jammer Integrated Nullification Node), acts like a high-tech signal jammer, especially aimed at hostile drones. It sends out false signals to confuse enemy drone sensors and guidance systems, making it harder for them to stay locked on or complete their missions.

Both SIS and JINN are part of EHSIM’s broader Countermeasure Dispensing Systems (CMDS) program, a national effort to make Turkish air platforms more resilient in the face of increasingly sophisticated radar and missile threats. According to EHSIM CEO Fatih Say, these systems are ready for mass production after passing their testing phase.

Fatih Say highlighted the changing nature of aerial warfare: “Missiles today are becoming smarter, equipped with AI and better sensors. So, our countermeasures must be smarter too,” he said. With over 20 years of electronic warfare experience, EHSIM believes it is well-positioned to lead Turkey’s push for next-gen aircraft protection.

The KAAN fighter jet, currently under development, is seen as Turkey’s answer to other fifth-generation jets like the F-35. It is expected to enter service around 2028, and these new decoy and jamming systems could play a critical role in giving it an edge in modern warfare.

In today’s sky battles, being invisible or confusing to the enemy is just as important as firepower. With systems like SIS and JINN, Turkey is betting on brains over brute force—outsmarting threats before they strike.