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Turkish Navy Gets its Second Logistic Support Ship
Navy / Maritime Logistics

Turkish Navy Gets its Second Logistic Support Ship

STM’s Logistic Support Ship ÜTĞM. ARİF EKMEKÇİ (A-575) sails for ship acceptance tests. The ship hoisted Turkish Flag before cruising.

Type 23: Technical Analysis of Envisaged Procurement Program
Navy / Maritime Interview / Exclusive File

Type 23: Technical Analysis of Envisaged Procurement Program

TurDef, published in its previous news that there has yet to be a final agreement for the Type 23 frigates based on the information obtained. The process is in the detailed examination feasibility stage, according to TurDef's exclusive sources.

Private Shipyards to build MİLGEM
Navy / Maritime

Private Shipyards to build MİLGEM

The Defence Industry Executive Committee, held in December, decided to start the project of the 6th, 7th and 8th ships within the framework of MİLGEM. Details of this program are beginning to become clear. The first time the private shipyard will be in the MİLGEM project.

Turkish Navy to get Three New frigates
Navy / Maritime

Turkish Navy to get Three New frigates

The Defence Industry Executive Committee (SSİK) decided to initiate the National Ship (MİLGEM) sixth, seventh, and eighth vessel projects as frigates.

 Is Turkey selling MILGEM Ada and FAC to Morocco?
Navy / Maritime

Is Turkey selling MILGEM Ada and FAC to Morocco?

According to Maroc-hebdo, Morocco is negotiating with Turkey to acquire seven Kılıç II Class Fast Attack Crafts (FAC) and one Ada Class corvette for ASW.

Logistic Support Ship (A-574) in the Inventory
Navy / Maritime Logistics

Logistic Support Ship (A-574) in the Inventory

TCG YZB. Güngör Durmuş Logistics Support Ship entered the Turkish Naval Forces Command inventory with a ceremony held on 8 December 2021.

Ukrainian MİLGEM will rely on MICA for self-defence
Navy / Maritime Weapon / Missile

Ukrainian MİLGEM will rely on MICA for self-defence

According to the Ukrainian publication "Defense Express," the Ministry of Defence has chosen MBDA's VL MICA missile system for its Ada-Class corvette. However, it is unclear if the procurement would include the most modern VL MICA NG variant.

TCG Istanbul Frigate will be equipped with HİSAR and ESSM Missiles
Navy / Maritime Weapon / Missile

TCG Istanbul Frigate will be equipped with HİSAR and ESSM Missiles

According to the statements of STM Defence at the 10th Naval Systems Seminar, the TCG Istanbul (F-515) Frigate will have a 16-cell National Vertical Launch System (MDAS), which Roketsan continues to develop. In the system to be established by Roketsan, both Long Range SAM HİSAR and ESSM (Evolved SeaSparrow Missile) missiles will be used together.

STM Delivers Both the A-591 TCG UFUK and Logistic Support Vessel A-574 in November
Navy / Maritime

STM Delivers Both the A-591 TCG UFUK and Logistic Support Vessel A-574 in November

The 10th Naval Systems Seminar is held at Ankara Gar Hotel. STM has explained its naval works. According to Enver Küçükerman, the leader of naval systems, two vessels are to be commissioned in November.

Ukraine Wants Ships with Experimented Missiles
Navy / Maritime Weapon / Missile

Ukraine Wants Ships with Experimented Missiles

UK-based online defence media company Naval Post brought the weapons that Ukraine’s Ada class Milgem corvette will carry into the agenda.