| Deploying nation |  Turkey |
|---|---|
| Host nation or area |  Somalia |
| Region | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| Military branch | 🏳️ Joint or multiple branches |
| Record type | Standing overseas presence |
| Operation or mission | |
| Unit or formation | TURKSOM |
| Personnel | Not disclosed |
| Equipment | Advisers; under a 2024 agreement at least one frigate, two corvettes, a tank landing ship, three F-16s and air defense units |
| Status | Confirmed active |
| Start or report date | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Withdrawal or end date | — |
| Last verified | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Confidence | Medium: one credible outlet |
Background
TURKSOM is led by a lieutenant general. YetkinReport, citing Defence Ministry sources, reported in April 2026 that Turkey has more than 70,000 personnel in 13 countries. No per-country headcount was given.
Deployment timeline
- Record added from published reporting dated 2026-04-16.
Sources
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