Istif Frigate MoU Not Binding, Turkish MoD Clarifies
Turkish MoD says Istif-class frigate export MoU signed at DIMDEX 2026 is not binding and includes no delivery schedule, amid debate over naval planning.
Navy / Maritime News
Erdemir to Provide Steel for MUGEM Aircraft Carrier
OYAK subsidiary Erdemir will provide structural steel for the Turkish Navy’s future STOBAR aircraft carrier MUGEM, with the first batch of plates delivered.
ARES Shipyards Launches New Subsidiary in Saudi Arabia
ARES Shipyards announced the launch of its Saudi Arabia-based subsidiary, ARES Naval, to develop and build manned/unmanned naval platforms in the Gulf country.
PCU John F. Kennedy completes builder’s sea trials milestone
The US Navy completed builder’s sea trials for John F. Kennedy, marking a key milestone in the Ford-class transition as acceptance-phase risks come into focus.
STM and TAIS Launch TCG Akdeniz Frigate at Anadolu Shipyard
Fifth I-class frigate and the first in the additional batch, TCG Akdeniz (F-519), built under the partnership of STM and TAIS Shipyards, has met the sea.
Norway Expands Type 212CD Submarine Order to Six Units
The Norwegian Navy has added two more submarines to its order for Type 212CD AIP submarines from German shipbuilder TKMS, increasing the total count to six.
METEKSAN's MİLSAR Radar Gets a Long-Range Maritime Mode
METEKSAN’s MİLSAR synthetic aperture radar in use with UAVs has received a long-range surface search mode with a range of 90 nautical miles, about 165 km.
SSB Haluk Görgün Lists 2026 Goals for Defence Industry
Haluk Görgün listed the defence industry and acquisition goals for 2026 during the fifth Global Strategies in Aerospace and Defence Industry conference.
TurDef at ITK: DPO, TF-2000 and MUGEM Part III: MUGEM
TurDef presents the National Aircraft Carrier, developed under the MILGEM Programme to enhance the Turkish Navy’s air-centric force-projection capability.
SIATT Begins KTJ-3200 Turbojet’s Integration on MANSUP-ER
SASAD and Kale CEO, Osman Okyay, stated that the integration of the KTJ-3200 turbojet engine on the Brazilian-Emirati MANSUP-ER anti-ship missile has begun.
Turgis Gaillard and Naval Group to Adapt AAROK for Ships
Naval Group announced an agreement with Turgis Gaillard to develop a shipborne variant of the AAROK UCAV, setting France as a new player in shipborne UCAVs.
US Navy Might Shift Towards Rocket Propulsion for HALO
HALO programme, which aims for hypersonic missiles for ASuW missions, might be reborn in the form of a rocket-powered hypersonic missile to reduce risks.
Spain’s F-100 frigates cleared for $1.7bn US upgrade
The US State Department has approved a possible $1.7bn Foreign Military Sale to modernise Spain’s F-100 frigates, covering AEGIS, sensors and combat systems.
Keel Laying Ceremony Held for Portugal’s First AOR+ Ship
The keel laying ceremony for the Portuguese Navy’s first of two Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment and Logistics Support Ships (AOR+) was held at Ada Shipyard.
