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Turkey, Iran, and possible new carrier operators

Turkey is suggested as a new carrier entrant, Iran's conversion is distinguished as a drone carrier, and Indian and Pakistani choices remain open.

Question

Which navy might enter the carrier business that is not already in it?

Short answer

Turkey is the first suggestion, with Iran's drone conversion a separate case and further Indian and Pakistani choices left uncertain.

Notes

Turkey is the first suggested answer to which navy might next enter carrier aviation. Iran's conversion is also raised, with the explicit qualification that its aircraft are entirely drones. India's decision over CATOBAR is left open. Pakistan's future choices are considered in the context of its relationship with China and rivalry with India, without identifying a definite carrier project.