Turkey to begin production of new coast guard ship with expanded rescue capabilities

Türkiye plans to begin producing a new national coast guard ship in 2027 under its presidential annual program for improving maritime search-and-rescue capacity. The plan includes equipment and technology upgrades for rescue missions and separately calls for an unmanned maritime vehicle, two vertical-takeoff uncrewed aircraft and a specialized diving and rescue team. The program was published in the Official Gazette on October 27, but the vessel's design, shipyard, contract value and delivery date were not specified. The announcement establishes a production intention for next year, not a completed coast guard ship or operational deployment.