Turkiye Conducts the First Exercise of 2025 as a Naval One
The Turkish Naval Forces welcomed the 2025 with an exercise. The activity took place in the Black Sea, Aegean Sea and Mediterranean Sea between 7-17 January.
Navy / Maritime News
Sedef Shipyard Launches 3rd Turkish Istif-class Frigate
STM- TAIS partnership launched the 3rd Istif-class frigate TCG İzmit. Two frigates, TCG Izmir and TCG İzmit, part of the MILGEM Project, met waters in two days.
Anadolu Shipyard Launches the Second I-class Frigate
Multiple footages of TCG İzmir (F516), the second I-class frigate built by Anadolu Shipyard, being launched, have been shared on social media platforms.
Tulpar: Bangladesh's Mark on India's Policy Towards Turkiye
It is reported that India reacts Bangladesh's request to acquire Otokar-made Tulpar. India's next move concerning Bangladesh might mark a new era with Turkiye.
Germany Approves New Type 127 Air Defence Frigate Project
The German Federal Parliament's (Bundestag) budget committee has officially approved the procurement of Type 127 air defence frigates for the German Navy.
ASELSAN Signs EUR 210.1 Million Contract for OPV
ASELSAN signed a contract with DEARSAN-DESAN-ÖZATA Business Partnership for valuing EUR 210.1 Million for naval platforms. ASELSAN made the statement to KAP.
Istanbul Shipyard Offers MRSS Design to Malaysian Navy
Istanbul Shipyard presented its Multirole Support Ship (MRSS) to the Malaysian Navy’s procurement programme, including three ships for amphibious operations.
Russia Launches Second Project 23550 Icebreaker Patrol Ship
The Russian Defence Ministry reported on December 25, 2024, that Russia has launched a new icebreaker patrol ship of Project 23550 named Nikolay Zubov.
HAVELSAN’s ADVENT MARTI Integrated into Coast Guard Aircraft
HAVELSAN’s new generation air Command and Control (C2) system ADVENT MARTI has been integrated into the Coast Guard Command’s CASA CN-235MP-100M aircraft.
2025 Comes with Three Major Platforms for the Turkish Navy
Constructions of the MILDEN submarine, TF-2000 air defence destroyer, and the MUGEM aircraft carrier were launched alongside the new year for the Turkish Navy.
Turkiye Begins MILDEN, TF-2000, and MUGEM Constructions
The Ministry of National Defence announced at a press briefing that construction work on MILDEN, TF-2000, and the National Aircraft Carrier (MUGEM) has started.
Turkish Defence and Aviation Industry Panorama in 2024
The Turkish defence industries maintained their momentum in 2024, continuing the trajectory set in previous years across air, land, and naval domains.
Russia Commissions Fifth Yasen-Class Submarine Arkhangelsk
The Russian Navy has commissioned the newest Yasen-M-class nuclear-powered cruise missile submarine, Arkhangelsk (K-562) to assign to the Northern Fleet.
Dearsan, a Recurring Player in the Turkish Navy’s Buildup
Dearsan will build two new generation MCM ships and four Hisar-class OPVs for the Turkish Navy, making a significant return after Tuzla-class patrol boats.
