Production of the national coast guard ship will begin in 2027 as part of efforts to increase search-and-rescue capacity at sea.
The 2027 Presidential Annual Program aims to strengthen search-and-rescue capacity at sea by developing the technological capabilities of search-and-rescue platforms and equipment.
Ministry of Interior to be responsible institution
The program designates the Ministry of Interior as the institution responsible for the national coast guard ship measure. The Ministry of National Defense and the Presidency of Defence Industries are listed among the institutions that will cooperate on the project.
Two helicopters to be modernized
As part of the same measure, two AB 412-EP coast guard helicopters will be modernized.

A Diving, Safety, Security, Search and Rescue Team will be established to increase the Coast Guard Command’s search-and-rescue capacity at sea.
Unmanned vehicles to be procured
Procurement activities will also be carried out to develop technological capabilities. Under the Unmanned Surface Vehicle Procurement Project, one unmanned surface vehicle will be procured, while two VTOL unmanned aerial vehicles will be procured under the Vertical Takeoff and Landing Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Procurement Project.