STM Launches the First LMS Batch 2 Corvette for Malaysia
The first LMS Batch 2 corvette out of three for the Royal Malaysian Navy, based on MİLGEM Ada-class design, was launched at the İstanbul Shipyard by STM.
ada class News
Navy / Maritime
Navy / Maritime
Bilateral Relations
Regional / Strategy
Defence Politics
Why Romania Preferred the Turkish Solution: MILGEM Akhisar
This article discusses how Romania needed naval modernisation but pursued EU-driven policies instead of choosing Türkiye’s proven, cost-effective solution.
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
Gabya-Class Frigates Get Atmaca Anti-Ship Missiles
Gabya-class frigates (Ex Oliver Hazard Perry-class) of the Turkish Navy alongside two other ship classes will receive the Atmaca anti-ship missile.
Navy / Maritime
Croatia Swings between Turkiye and Sweden for Warship Plans
Having invested significantly in its Army and Air Force, Croatia focusses on modernising its Navy to buy two to three sophisticated multifunctional corvettes.
Navy / Maritime
STM Lays the Keel for Malaysia’s LMS Batch 2 Corvettes
STM held the keel laying ceremony for Malaysia’s future Littoral Mission Ship (LMS) Batch 2 corvettes based on Ada-class corvettes in Istanbul Shipyard.
Expo and Air Show
Brazil Opens LAAD 2025 with Turkish Presence in Defence
The 15th LAAD Defence & Security Fair opens in Brazil, hosting 359 firms across all military domains, with Turkiye represented by 21 defence companies.
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
Expo and Air Show
STM Showcases Its Defence Solutions on Two Continents
Türkiye’s STM will exhibit its naval platforms and tactical mini UAV systems at two major international defence exhibitions in Brazil (LAAD) and Norway (UDT).
Navy / Maritime
Thailand Partners with ASFAT for New Frigate Acquisition
Thailand’s UDT partners with ASFAT to acquire four new frigates. The deal, which involves technology transfer, is part of RTN’s fleet modernisation plan.
Navy / Maritime
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Analysis
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
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.
Navy / Maritime
Ukraine Extends the Order for New Corvettes
Following the completion of the first corvette, the Ukrainian Cabinet of Ministers has approved the acquisition of two more corvettes for the Ukrainian Navy.
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
MKE Delivers 76 mm Naval Gun for TCG Koçhisar
MKE delivered a Denizhan 76/62 mm naval gun for the Hisar-class OPV TCG Koçhisar (P-1221), which is set to start its acceptance tests soon.
Navy / Maritime
Ukraine’s future Flagship is at Acceptance Tests
The Ukrainian Navy released a video showcasing the Ivan Mazepa’ corvette at state tests. The ship, built by Turkish STM, began construction in January 2021.
Analysis
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
Engine and Transmission
Air
Unmanned Systems
Expo and Air Show
Can Turkiye Build an Aircraft Carrier?
The Turkish Aircraft Carrier MUGEM is currently being designed in the Project Design Office.
Weapon / Missile
U.S. Approves RIM-116 FMS to Turkiye
The 94 RIM-116 FMS for around $90 million to Turkiye was announced at the U.S. House of Representatives but not at DSCA.
Navy / Maritime
Bilateral Relations
Turkish Corvette TCG Kınalıada Bypass Indian Port
Bitter relations between Turkiye and India affect port visits. The planned Indian port visit of the TCG Kınalıada, did not take place. The ship is on the way.
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