16 APR 2026
Turkey

Turkey to increase number of commando brigades

Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 10:46 UTC · 1 source

Turkey has announced it will increase the number of its commando brigades. The new brigades will be structured differently from existing ones, designed to better match current threats and modern operational concepts. Earlier reports had speculated on targets like adding 15 new brigades, though the official announcement did not confirm a specific number. The move signals a continued focus on enhancing the country's ground force capabilities.

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TW@unknownview12h ago
Cycle: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 10:46 UTC · First reported: 12h ago