Erdogan's defense-heavy campaign shows off new 'drone carrier'

Turkish president wants voters to focus on muscle, not economy

The TCG Anadolu, a multipurpose amphibious assault ship, is seen in Istanbul on April 18. The timing of the ship's debut, coming mere weeks ahead of a presidential election, is no coincidence. © Turkish Defense Ministry

SINAN TAVSAN, Nikkei staff writer

April 22, 2023 16:50 JST

ISTANBUL -- Dubbed the world's first armed-drone carrier, Turkey's new multipurpose amphibious assault ship, the TCG Anadolu, debuted to the public in Istanbul this week.