Turkish president Erdogan wants first aircraft carrier for Turkish Navy

 

A future Turkish Navy's aircraft carrier. (Picture source: Generated by AI)

     Jan 5, 2024. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

 

According to information published by the Turkish government on January 3, 2023, in a meeting chaired by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at the Presidential Complex, the Defense Industry Executive Committee convened to discuss the current status and future goals of Turkey's defense industry.

USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier strike group to leave E. Mediterranean

 

Jan 1, 2024. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

 

The Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier will return to its home port, the US Navy said on Monday, ending its deployment to the eastern Mediterranean, which started in support of Israel after the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas militants.

US sends aircraft carrier to support Israel

 

USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier, pictured in the Oslo Fjord of Norway in May 2023, is the world's largest warship (AFP/File photo)

 

 

Oct 8, 2023. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

 

The United States is sending the USS Gerald R Ford aircraft carrier strike group to the Eastern Mediterranean, US Defence Secretary Lloyd James Austin said.