Samsun to host new Jandarma Aviation School and units

A new Jandarma Aviation School and Aviation Unit are being established at the Samsun University Ballıca Campus in Turkey. The project utilizes an 80,000-square-meter area at the 19 Mayis Airport to integrate higher education, defense industry, and aviation technologies.

The facility will house the Jandarma Aviation School, the Aircraft and Helicopter Fleet Command, and the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Fleet Command. Within the next three years, the units are expected to be operational with approximately 400 personnel. The center will provide specialized training, including helicopter and UAV licensing.

A primary objective of this expansion is to strengthen aerial search and rescue capabilities, particularly in the Black Sea region, to better respond to natural disasters such as floods and landslides.