Nato to set up new corps in Turkey as Ankara eyes regional deterrence

Nato to set up new corps in Turkey as Ankara eyes regional deterrence Submitted by Ragip Soylu on Fri, 03/27/2026 - 13:49 While plans for a multinational corps predate recent tensions, Ankara is looking to deepen its defences in the region Turkish amphibious troops aboard an assault ship during Nato exercises in the Adriatic Sea on 24 September 2025 (AFP) Off Nato plans to establish a multinational corps in Turkey , the Turkish defence ministry revealed this week, signalling Ankara’s desire to strengthen its deterrence in the region. The ministry said work on establishing the multinational corps MNC-TUR has been under way since 2023 as part of Nato’s southern regional plan, and that Ankara’s decision to move forward with it was communicated to Nato allies in 2024. Ankara has designated the 6th Corps Command, based in the southern province of Adana, to meet the needs of the new headquarters.