Type 214TN Submarine TCG Hızırreis Delivered to Turkish Navy
The Turkish Navy’s second Reis-class Submarine, TCG Hızırreis (S-331), has been delivered to the Turkish Navy jointly by TKMS and Gölcük Naval Shipyard.
Navy / Maritime News
TurDef at ITK: DPO, TF-2000 and MUGEM Part II: TF-2000
TurDef presents TF-2000 Air Defence Destroyer, designed to provide area air defence for future MUGEM and TCG Anadolu within Turkish Navy strike-group operations
TurDef at ITK: DPO, TF-2000 Destroyer and MUGEM Part I: DPO
TurDef presents the DPO, at the heart of Türkiye’s National Warship Construction Programme, alongside the TF-2000 Air Defence Destroyer and the MUGEM project.
US Navy Scraps Constellation Frigate Plan as Delays Deepen
The US Navy made a strategic decision to terminate the Constellation-class frigate program due to major design problems and excessive construction expenses.
Türkiye advances TF-2000 build and key system deliveries
Turkish MoD detailed progress on defence programs, confirming the start of TF-2000 construction, land and air systems entering service, and TB3 test activities.
Pakistan's P-282 SMASH ASBM Hits Target Ship at Sea
The Pakistani Navy tested the P-282 SMASH ship-launched ballistic missile from a Zulfiqar-class frigate, achieving a direct hit on a target ship at sea.
US Navy receives Virginia-class submarine USS Massachusetts
The US Navy receives new Virginia-class submarine USS Massachusetts to enhance fleet readiness with its expanded supplier base and accelerated deployment model.
Sweden’s New Frigate Plan Shapes Baltic–Arctic Security
Sweden’s four-frigate procurement reflects rising Baltic risks, expanding Arctic Silk Road traffic, and Russian-Chinese influence across the High North.
UK signs £316m deal to bring DragonFire laser to fleet
The UK’s £316m DragonFire contract with MBDA UK advances shipborne laser defence, proving effects on ~650 km/h drones as well as small radar-evading UAVs.
Dearsan Launches MAC 50 Fast Attack Craft for Qatari Navy
Dearsan launches Qatar’s first 50-metre MAC 50 FAC, marking a major milestone in the two-vessel programme and moving the project into the outfitting phase.
MKE Conducts First Test Fire of 127 mm Naval Gun Barrel
MKE’s National Naval Gun “Denizhan” Project 127 mm/54 naval gun completed its first test firing aboard TCG FATİH, marking a key step for the TF-2000 destroyer.
STM Holds Steel Cutting for Portugal’s Logistics Ships
The steel cutting ceremony for the two Auxiliary Oiler Replenishers and Logistics Ships (AOR+) to be built for the Portuguese Navy by STM was held in Istanbul.
US Approves Major SM-2 and SM-6 Missile Sale to Germany
The US State Department approved a multi-billion dollar sale of SM-2 Block IIIC and SM-6 Block I air defence missiles for Germany’s upcoming F127 frigates.
Type 076 LHD with EMALS Catapult Begins Sea Trials
China’s Type 076 LHD Sichuan, which incorporates an EMALS catapult and arresting gear for UCAVs, has begun its sea trials a year after its launch in late 2024.
