Turkish Naval Forces

Turkey martyr and veteran benefits legislation (2024-2026)

13 clusters · 57 sources · last updated about 6 hours ago

Latest: Turkey to pay 217.2 million lira to veterans and martyrs' relatives

Following extensive consultations by the Defence Commission, a draft law to improve support for families of martyrs and veterans was prepared and debated. By early August 2024, a joint AK Party‑MHP amendment was approved

Filo Jet shipwreck off Kyrenia coast

11 clusters · 158 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Kyrenia shipwreck: Search intensifies for 14 missing after Filo Jet sinks

The Filo Jet passenger ferry capsized off the coast of Kyrenia while traveling between Kyrenia and Mersin/Taşucu. Of the 267 people on board, 239 have been rescued. The death toll is confirmed at 14, with 14 individuals

Turkey MUGEM aircraft carrier development

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Turkey expands naval production with 71 warships and first indigenous aircraft carrier

Turkey is advancing the development of its first indigenous aircraft carrier, MUGEM, which is scheduled for launch on September 27, 2027. The vessel is expected to have a full load displacement exceeding 60,000 tons, wit

Legal proceedings against Türker Ertürk

2 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Türker Ertürk faces prison request over social media statements

Retired Rear Admiral Türker Ertürk was arrested by Turkish authorities following an investigation into social media clips of his past television appearances. The Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office charged Ertürk w

TEKNOFEST Mavi Vatan maritime technology festival

6 clusters · 86 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: TEKNOFEST Mavi Vatan concludes in Gölcük with record attendance

The TEKNOFEST Mavi Vatan 2026 festival concluded on August 23 at the Gölcük Shipyard Command in Kocaeli. Organized by the Ministry of National Defense and the Turkey Technology Team Foundation (T3 Vakfı), the four-day ev