ASFAT and TAIS Among Finalists in Thailand’s Frigate Bid
Turkish shipbuilders ASFAT and TAIS Shipyards are included in the shortlisted competitors for Thailand’s frigate acquisition programme covering one frigate.
frigate News
Navy / Maritime
Navy / Maritime
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.
Navy / Maritime
Modernisation
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.
Navy / Maritime
Indonesia to Build Two More Balaputradewa-class Frigates
After the launch of KRI Balaputradewa (322), Indonesia acquired licences for the construction of two more Balaputradewa-class (Formerly Merah Putih) frigates.
Navy / Maritime
Defence Politics
Expo and Air Show
TAIS and Barzan Sign MoU for Cooperation on Frigates
TAIS Shipyards and Qatari Barzan Holdings announced the signing of a MoU during the DIMDEX 2026 defence exhibition, covering cooperation on frigate projects.
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
PT PAL Launches the First Merah Putih-Class Frigate
PT PAL announced the launch of the first Merah Putih-class frigate, KRI Balaputradewa (322), with the MİDLAS VLS mockup visible from shared photos.
Navy / Maritime
Sensors
Indonesia Prepares Merah Putih Frigate for CENK 350-N Radar
Indonesia’s Merah Putih frigate, based on Arrowhead 140, was spotted at the shipyard with preparations for ASELSAN’s CENK 350-N AESA radars on the mast.
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
US Approves Major SM-2 and SM-6 Missile Sale to Germany
The US State Department approved a multi-billion dollar sale of SM-2 Block IIIC and SM-6 Block I air defence missiles for Germany’s upcoming F127 frigates.
Navy / Maritime
Pakistani Navy Awards Contract for Jinnah-class Frigates
Pakistan’s Karachi Shipyard will build the first Jinnah-class frigate designed by ASFAT (AS3400) as a larger follow-up to the Babur-class PN MİLGEM corvettes.
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
Diehl Integrates Palletised IRIS-T SLM on F125 Frigates
German Diehl Defence announced the integration of a IRIS-T SLM medium-range air defence launcher module on an F125 (Baden-Württemberg-class) frigate.
Navy / Maritime
Fourth I-class Multipurpose Frigate TCG İçel Meets the Sea
The fourth and the last of the first batch I-class multipurpose frigates, TCG İçel (F-518), has been launched at the Sefine Shipyard located in Yalova.
Expo and Air Show
ASFAT Showcases Defence Industry Solutions in Croatia
Turkish MOD’s ASFAT Inc will showcase its domestically developed land, air, and naval platforms at the ASDA 2025 international defence exhibition in Croatia.
Navy / Maritime
Taiwan Picks XTR-102A2 RCWS as TLF’s Patrolling Weapon
Taiwanese Light Frigate (TLF) will use NCSIST’s XTR-102A2 20 mm RCWS using a pair of T-75 20x102 mm revolver cannons for patrol missions in shallow waters.
Navy / Maritime
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.
Navy / Maritime
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Altınay Signs a Contract for İstif Class Frigates at MİLGEM
Altınay announced that it signed a contract worth € 10,750,000.00 for the supply of "Critical Subsystems" to be used in "İstif Class" ships at MİLGEM.
Navy / Maritime
Investment
ASELSAN Signs Contract Amendment for MILGEM
ASELSAN informed KAP that it had a contract amendment with TAIS Shipyards & STM Joint Venture for Naval Warfare Systems and Payloads of MİLGEM 9-12 Frigates.
