Ministry of National Defense (MSB) Press and Public Relations Advisor and Ministry Spokesperson, Rear Admiral Zeki Aktürk, evaluated the agenda at the weekly information meeting. While Aktürk congratulated the 2235th anniversary of the establishment of the Land Forces Command, he announced the new capabilities that stand out in the defense industry.

TRNC DETERMINATION

Emphasizing that Türkiye’s stance on the solution of the Cyprus issue is clear and unchanged, he said, “Any initiative that ignores the rights of the Turkish Cypriot people and aims to disrupt the current delicate balance on the island is unacceptable for Turkey. The security of the TRNC is the security of Türkiye. We are fully determined to protect the security, peace and welfare of the Turkish Cypriot people today and tomorrow, as it was yesterday. Our country, as the guarantor state, within the framework of its legitimate rights and powers arising from international agreements and international law.” “It will continue to be the guarantor of peace, security and stability in Cyprus.”

On the other hand, another important detail was included in the statement and it was said: “Within the scope of the NATO Permanent Defense Plan, in order to strengthen the air defense of the alliance, a PATRIOT Air Defense System belonging to Germany was deployed to Kürecik / Malatya and took over from the US Patriot Air Defense System stationed in the same region on June 24, 2026.”

PARTICULATED ANTI-DRONE AMMUNITION PASSED THE TEST
It was also noted that the aircraft procurement process, carried out in line with the needs of the AIR forces, continues within the framework of the planned schedule, and the information was shared: “It is aimed to add two C-130J aircraft to the inventory by the end of the year. The deliveries of the remaining aircraft will be carried out gradually within the scope of the determined procurement program.” Aktürk reported that the test firings of the 7.62 millimeter particle anti-drone ammunition, which was developed by MKE and can be used with existing weapon systems and does not require additional platform integration, were successfully completed. The new ammunition, which will increase the air defense capability of personnel against mini and micro unmanned aerial vehicles and kamikaze drones, is expected to make a significant contribution to the effectiveness in the field.

RANGE OVER 500 KM
AKTÜRK also announced that TAYFUN Block-2 Missile, weapon carrier vehicle, Karayel hulled boat system and natural disaster rescue vehicles and materials have been added to the inventory of the Land Forces Command, and the inspection and acceptance activities of these systems have been completed. Developed by ROKETSAN, TAYFUN draws attention with its range of over 500 kilometers, high cruise speed reaching hypersonic levels and high sensitivity.

The judicial process has been completed in the non-pecuniary damages case filed by Minister of Justice Akın Gürlek against CHP Manisa Deputy Özgür Özel, on the grounds that he used expressions targeting him in a speech he made when he was CHP Chairman. In his speech at a rally held in Gaziosmanpaşa, Istanbul, Özel targeted Gürlek and said, “Akin, you hit a hard rock. Keep your wits about you. This will end badly…” In the non-pecuniary damage case filed on the grounds that Gürlek’s personal rights were violated, Istanbul 20th Civil Court of First Instance ruled that Özel pay 150 thousand TL non-pecuniary damages to Gürlek on November 20, 2025. Upon Özel’s objection to the decision, the file was moved to the court of appeal. As a result of the review carried out by the 4th Civil Chamber of the Istanbul Regional Court of Justice, Özel’s appeal application was rejected. Thus, the decision for non-pecuniary damage of 150 thousand TL became final.

WILL DONATE TO RED CRESCENT
It was reported that Minister of Justice Akın Gürlek will donate the moral compensation to be collected from Özel to the Turkish Red Crescent. It was learned that the necessary procedures have been initiated for the execution of the court decision.

At the Police Academy Graduation Ceremony held with the participation of President Erdoğan, 13 thousand 610 students who completed the 2025-2026 academic year graduated. While 574 police chiefs and 13 thousand 36 police officers joined the Police Department, 43 international students from 11 different countries received their diplomas. Speaking at the ceremony held at the Police Academy Presidency Gölbaşı Campus, Erdoğan called on the new graduates, “Let conscience be your compass, safety be your aim, and justice be your goal.”

“If you observe compassion, morality, rights and law, you will hold an exceptional place in the heart of this beloved nation,” said Erdogan, commemorating the police officers and citizens who were martyred in the July 15 coup attempt, and stated that new graduates took over the duty of the homeland entrusted to them by the martyrs. Asking the police not to deviate from the lines of law, justice and conscience, Erdoğan stated that they expect determination in the fight against all types of crime. President Erdoğan also stated that many regulations have been made in recent years to improve the working conditions of the Police Department and that the appointment system based on duty points will strengthen justice and transparency. Giving diplomas to the graduating students at the end of the program, Erdoğan asked the foreign students to send greetings to their countries.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke at the AK Party Extended Provincial Presidents Meeting: We are not just a political party. We are also a cause movement. We are a movement of hearts that believes in the same ideals and walks towards the same future. I would like to thank our brothers who served our cause with love and shouldered our struggle in neighborhoods where the opposition did not even know its name, let alone its road.

THE OPPOSITION MAKES A SHOW, WE ACTION: With the influence of social media, we see that a disease called interaction hunting is spreading both in society, in the public sector and in local governments. Unfortunately, we witness that some of our own friends are caught up in this countercurrent, knowingly or unknowingly. An approach that seeks show rather than performance may perhaps be the political style of the opposition, but we cannot approve of this.

WE DID NOT APPROACH THE JACOBIN MENTALITY: We did not receive permission from the nation just for service. At the same time, we received authority to ensure that our people will not be subjected to the tyranny of the February 28 coup plotters again. Now, although not as much as before, we are witnessing threatening attempts by monuments of arrogance who are louder from time to time. I want it to be known that we will not allow the oppressive mentality, which is still longing for the February 28 period and sees this country as its registered property, to be revived in the Turkey of 2026. A small narrow group cannot dictate the lifestyle of this nation by exploiting the concept of secularism. Gone are the days when a handful of arrogant people would point their fingers at society, discriminate against women based on their attire, and insult Anatolian people by calling them reactionary, reactionary, and bigot. We will definitely not tolerate anyone being humiliated in this country because of their hair, beard, chador, robe or headscarf. Our principle is clear: Freedom of belief. We will continue to expand the rights and freedoms for each of our citizens.

WE BECAME THE SERVANTS OF 86 MILLION
We became the servants of 86 million, not those who voted for us. It is these qualities that make the AK Party indestructible in the hearts of the nation, despite all the attacks it has been subjected to. It is our primary duty to protect and protect them. It is not our attitude to be compassionate, modest and respectful when asking for votes from the voters, but to be arrogant, patronizing and hurtful after receiving the authority from the nation.

Almost everyone who is looking for peace, looking for brotherhood and solidarity, and wanting to serve their city, district or town, wishes to engage in politics under this roof as a member of this family. We will continue to recruit people who embrace our principles and want to do a good job for their country and nation in a peaceful and respectful atmosphere. We will embrace our new mayors.

3 MAYORS JOINED AK PARTY
Nevşehir Mayor Rasim Arı, who left the İYİ Party, Keçiören Mayor Mesut Özarslan and Keşan Mayor Mehmet Özcan, who resigned from the CHP, joined the AK Party. Erdoğan pinned AK Party badges on the presidents.

Minister Bak came to the “Turkish Vibe Zone”, which was established on an area of ​​3 thousand 50 square meters in Gloria Molina Grand Park, and chatted with the citizens by visiting the stands there.

Minister Bak, who made statements to the press in the area established with the slogan “Türkiye is Here”, underlined that it is a very nice event area.

“OUR EXPECTATIONS WERE HIGH, BUT THE RESULTS WERE NOT AS WE WANTED”

Stating that the National Football Team did its best in the matches it played in the group, Osman Aşkın Bak said, “But football is the game of results. They brought us here, this is the team that enabled us to participate in the World Cup after 24 years. Of course, there are criticisms. When there is no result, there are criticisms. We thank this generation that brought us this far. They will stand up again and represent our country in new tournaments. New athletes will join the squad. We are excited and enthusiastic. Our expectations were high, but the results were not as we wanted. Still, our fans are here.” “It is important for them to come here. We are a nation that gives energy wherever we go. We have seen this in previous tournaments.” he said.

“WE HOPE THEY BRING BETTER SUCCESS TO THIS NATION”

Underlining that he believes that the National Football Team will complete the tournament with a victory by beating the USA in the last match, Minister Bak said:

“I was at the team’s training yesterday. All of the players are very upset and apologize to everyone in their statements. We were all disappointed when the results did not come. But they are our children. We will continue with them in new tournaments. Our goal was to participate in the World Cup after 24 years and get out of the group. This was the expectation of all the authorities. But we could not overcome the solid defense of the opponents. We have done important things in statistics, but football is a game of results. We added excitement by participating here. Football unites all the worlds. Our President also reminds us at this point. “He gave a lot of support. He didn’t expect the results like this. Let’s continue to support these kids. We have a generation that can easily see a few tournaments. Sometimes the favorite teams cannot get out of the group. We hope that the countries that have won the World Cup 3-4 times could not participate in the tournament.”

Minister of Youth and Sports Osman Aşkın Bak, in his statement on his NSosyal account, said, “We continue to strengthen our GSB family. We are recruiting a total of 1200 contracted coaches, including 1022 coaches in 56 sports branches and 178 coaches within the national scope in 29 sports branches.” he said.

PUBLISHED IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE

Announcements regarding the 2026 Contracted Coach Recruitment of the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the 2026 Contracted Coach Recruitment within the Scope of Nationality were published in the Official Gazette.

Applications can be made through the Presidential Career Gateway between 11-14 August.

Based on the 2024 KPSS B group KPSS P3 score, a total of 1022 contracted coaches will be recruited in 56 sports branches among the candidates who will be called 3 times the number of vacant quotas, in order of success as a result of the oral and practical exams.

Within the framework of the Principles Regarding the Employment of Contracted Personnel, a total of 178 contracted coaches will be recruited in 29 sports branches, according to the number of sports branches and quotas announced among those who meet the nationality conditions, according to the priority and ranking principle in the additional article 2 of the said principles.