Türkiye has officially started work on a shipborne HÜRJET variant, adding carrier recovery features (e.g., arresting hook) and structural/landing-gear strengthening plus marinization for salt/humidity/corrosion. This represents a concrete move from concept to an actual carrier aviation capability aligned with the future MUGEM aircraft carrier air wing.
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Türkiye begins development of navalized HÜRJET carrier-capable variant
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- Naval News RSS · https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2026/05/turkiye-starts-work-on-hurjet-naval-variant-for-aircraft-carrier/Türkiye Starts Work on HÜRJET Naval Variant for Aircraft Carrier