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NavalMiddle EastAug 25, 2026

Turkish Navy Chief confirms September 2027 launch for first domestic MUGEM aircraft carrier

Turkey's Navy Chief confirmed a September 2027 launch for the first domestic MUGEM aircraft carrier. The vessel would be Turkey's largest indigenous warship. It supports Turkey's blue-water naval ambitions. The program marks a major shipbuilding milestone.

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