Philippines Aims for Large-Scale Military Modernisation
More anti-ship missiles, submarines, and air defence systems are on the Philippines’ table to counter the increasing Chinese aggression in the Pacific.
Navy / Maritime News
First Deployment of Denizhan Naval Gun on a Frigate
The 76mm/62-caliber naval gun, indigenously developed by Machinery and Chemical Industry (MKE), will be deployed on a frigate for the first time.
Turkiye and Pakistan to Deepen Relations with 24 Agreements
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who is in Pakistan for official talks, was welcomed with an official ceremony by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan.
Malaysia Releases the Details of Desan's Future Shipbuilding
The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) made a written statement about the multi-purpose mission ship they are getting from Turkiye.
ARES Shipyard Completes Production of Coast Guard Boats
Built by ARES Shipyard in Antalya to satisfy Turkiye’s coastal security requirements, the Coast Guard vessel production project is nearing completion.
Indonesia to Upgrade Its Fleet with an Aircraft Carrier
To improve its defensive capacity, the Indonesian Navy investigates building an aircraft carrier along with its Landing Helicopter Deck (LHD) ships plans.
Names for the Second Batch of I-class Frigates Leaked
The names of the Turkish Navy’s additional four I-class frigates leaked. The Navy will use four major sea names surrounding Turkiye instead of city names.
Malaysia-Turkiye to Strengthen Cooperation in Defence
Malaysia and Turkiye have reaffirmed their commitment to bilateral relations with a special focus on defence, energy security, science, and technology.
US Reaffirms AUKUS Commitment Despite Presidential Change
US reiterated DC's dedication despite political changes by confirming that the submarine deliveries to Australia under AUKUS will start in the early 2030s.
ASELSAN Provides Mete Han MFR to Indonesia’s Future Frigates
Indonesia’s future Merah Putih-class frigates will be equipped with ASELSAN’s Mete Han multi-function AESA radar, marking a new export in naval radars.
HAVELSAN Provides C2 Systems to Oman’s Naval Ships
HAVELSAN and Oman MoD have signed an agreement to integrate command control systems into the ships in service with the Omani Navy.
Iran’s IRGC Navy Receives First UAV Carrier Ship
Iran’s newly developed multi-role UAV carrier ship, Shahid Bagheri, was delivered to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy in a ceremony.
French Navy’s Falcon 2000LXS MSA Takes Flight
The first new maritime surveillance aircraft of the French Navy was spotted during its takeoff from the Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport with its modifications.
MKE’s 76 mm Barrel Enters Inventory on TCG Gaziantep
The Turkish MoD announced on social media that the foreign-made 76 mm main naval gun barrel on TCG Gaziantep has been replaced with MKE’s indigenous barrel.
