Yaşar Güler

Yaşar Güler (born 18 September 1954) is a Turkish retired-general who currently serves as the Minister of National Defense.

He previously served as the 30th Chief of the General Staff of the Turkish Armed Forces from 2018 to 2023.

He spent two years prior to his enlistment studying at the Turkish Military Academy.

In the 10 years since joining the land forces, he served in various infantry and signals companies, acting as the commander of one of them.

On July 10, 2018, he was appointed by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as the 30th General Staff of the Republic of Turkey of the Armed Forces, succeeding Hulusi Akar, who was promoted to the post of Minister of National Defence that same day.