Turkiye’s First EU-NATO Warship Export Goes to Romania
Turkiye has delivered a Hisar-class vessel to Romania, marking its first warship export to an EU-NATO member after years of failed Romanian corvette plans.
Koçhisar News
Navy / Maritime
Navy / Maritime
Logistics
Turkish naval programmes gain momentum inside NATO
STM has started construction of the second Portuguese Navy logistics ship as Turkish naval programmes simultaneously advance in Portugal, Romania and Türkiye.
Navy / Maritime
ASFAT readies Pakistan’s 3rd Milgem corvette for delivery
Pakistan MİLGEM’s first Karachi-built corvette PNS BADR began sea acceptance trials on 19 January, as Türkiye’s OPVs AKHİSAR and KOÇHİSAR also sailed.
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
Naval platforms enter service as exports and builds advance
Multiple naval platforms for the Turkish Navy and partner states entered service, alongside new construction milestones and updated defence export figures.
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
Turkish Naval Industry Delivers Five Platforms Abroad
Türkiye marks an unofficial Maritime Day with a rare concentration of naval milestones, combining export deliveries, newbuilds and commissioning ceremonies.
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
Unmanned Systems
Turkish Navy Shares Comprehensive Three-Year Activity Report
Turkish Navy’s 2022–2025 Three-Year Activity report outlines Türkiye’s naval operations, modernisation efforts and structural transformations in detail.
Navy / Maritime
Next Hisar-class OPVs Receive VLS and a New Superstructure
DESAN has begun building the third Hisar-class Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) for the Turkish Navy in a new configuration with VLS and superstructure design.
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
First Deployment of Denizhan Naval Gun on a Frigate
The 76mm/62-caliber naval gun, indigenously developed by Machinery and Chemical Industry (MKE), will be deployed on a frigate for the first time.
Navy / Maritime
Dearsan, a Recurring Player in the Turkish Navy’s Buildup
Dearsan will build two new generation MCM ships and four Hisar-class OPVs for the Turkish Navy, making a significant return after Tuzla-class patrol boats.
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
Modernisation
Turkish Navy has bigger plans for the Preveza Victory
Turkish Navy might start various naval projects today, on the anniversary of the Preveza Naval Victory. The majority of them would be held at ITK.
Navy / Maritime
A New Procurement Model for TF-2000 Might be on Table
The SSIK may invent a new solution so the Turkish Navy reaches the TF-2000 Air Defence Destroyer. TurDef understands that some modalities are being discussed.
Navy / Maritime
Turkiye Exported its First Corvette, PNS Babur (280)
Turkiye's Asfat company delivered the first Babur Class Corvette, PNS Babur (280), to the Pakistan Navy after integrating weapon systems and sensors.
Navy / Maritime
Two OPVs TCG AKHİSAR and TCG KOÇHİSAR launched
Turkish Defence Ministry launched two Hisar class OPVs. The ships were constructed at Istanbul Shipyard Command.
Navy / Maritime
Hisar Class OPVs Count Down for Launching
ASFAT constructs two Hisar Class OPVs at the same shipyard. Both OPVs are counting down for the launch, while TCG Akhisar will take the lead.
Navy / Maritime
The Off-shore Patrol Vessel for the Turkish Navy Laid Down
Turkish Navy is modernising its surface fleet. The first OPV Akhisar was laid down at İstanbul Shipyard Command. Asfat is the main contractor of the programme.
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