Türk Hava Kuvvetleri
The Turkish Air Force (Türk Hava Kuvvetleri) functions as the air and space force of the Turkish Armed Forces. In the space domain, it operates military intelligence satellites like Göktürk-1 and Göktürk-2, focusing on reconnaissance and surveillance. The Turkish Air Force established a Space Command to protect national space assets and enhance space-based ISR capabilities, supporting NATO space activities since 2012. It collaborates with organizations like Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) and leverages national facilities for space systems testing.
All verified mentions of this organization in source documents.
Türkiye's IMECE remote sensing satellite went active with the Turkish Air Force in May 2025.
On July 22, 1974, the Turkish Air Force attacked Nicosia Airport using two F-100 Super Sabre and six F-104 Starfighter jets.