frigate News

Navy / Maritime

TAIS Lays the First Block of İzmit Frigate

23 May, 10:24
2 mins

TAIS Shipyards, responsible for constructing the next I-class frigates, has laid the first block of the İzmit (F-517) frigate.

Navy / Maritime Bilateral Relations

Turkish Navy Converts Vessels into Training Ships

25 Mar, 14:58
3 Min Read

The Turkish Navy converted some of its vessels into test and training ships, which coincides with the decision to support Somalia’s Navy.

Navy / Maritime Weapon / Missile

TCG Istanbul (F 515) Fires HİSAR-D RF Missile from MİDLAS

13 Mar, 07:35

The first ship of İ-class frigates has achieved a milestone by firing ROKETSAN’s HİSAR-D RF from MİDLAS, a Turkish indigenous vertical launching system (VLS).

Navy / Maritime

Norway Seeks Partners for the New Frigates

23 Jan, 22:55
1 min read

Norway is seeking international partners to join its frigate programme to replace the Fridtjof Nansen-class frigates.

Navy / Maritime

Taiwan Starts the Construction of New ASW Frigates

22 Jan, 22:44
1 min read

Taiwan will build new light frigates tailored for anti-submarine warfare following the initiation of anti-air warfare frigates.

Navy / Maritime

TAIS General Manager Çakır Resigns

15 Jan, 14:07
1 min read

TAIS General Manager of TAIS Gemi İnşa ve Teknoloji A.Ş. Ahmet Çakır announced his resignation effective today.

Navy / Maritime

Japan to Construct 12 Frigates in Five Years

03 Nov, 15:43
2 min read

Japan Defence Ministry stated that it will construct the evolution of the 'Mogami' class 12 frigates of the FFM type in the period 2024-2028.

Navy / Maritime

Hellenic Navy’s Dilemma for Constellation Class Frigates

25 Oct, 11:45
2 min read

Hellenic Navy’s acquisition plans created major disputes in Greek Media. Greek publication Flash’s claims over plans are denied by some others.

Navy / Maritime

Taiwan Orders 12 NG Frigates

22 May, 17:14
1 min read

Feeling Chinese pressure, Taiwan invests in next-gen frigates. The Island signed a contract with Jong Shyn Shipbuilding Group for the first two frigates.

Navy / Maritime

Belgium Acquires Two New ASW Frigates

19 Apr, 21:32
2 min read

Belgium decided to buy new anti-submarine warfare (ASW) frigates for the Belgian Navy to replace Karel Doorman-class ones.

Navy / Maritime Air Country

SSİK Might be Held Tomorrow

19 Dec, 16:05
2 min read

The last SSİK of 2022 might be held tomorrow. The meeting will conclude 2022 projects and provide a 2023 perspective for Defence Industry Agency (SSB).