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Turkey's MUGEM carrier adds multi-domain USV/UUV ops concept

Turkey’s indigenous MUGEM aircraft carrier design includes a “Multi-Domain Carrier” concept with dedicated launch/recovery areas to deploy and handle USVs and UUVs in addition to a STOBAR air wing of manned and unmanned aircraft. This reflects a shift toward network-centric, multi-domain unmanned operations from a large naval platform rather than a traditional carrier-only aviation role.

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doctrine-change2026-05-19Turkish Navy outlines MUGEM carrier concept including operation of UCAVs and other unmanned systems
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