Turkish MoD announced on its social media accounts that the sea trials of Barbaros-class (MEKO-200TN) frigate TCG Oruçreis (F-245) will start after the cruise tests are completed. The MOD published photos of the frigate taken during the tests conducted on November 16, 2023.
The ship has undergone a Mid-Life Upgrade where HAVELSAN’s network-centric warfare-capable ADVENT CMS and indigenous sensors are integrated. The vessel has a higher mast that differs from the remaining same-class frigates.
