Turkish Navy to launch AKYA torpedo for first time in DENİZKURDU-II
The Turkish Navy’s DENİZKURDU-II exercise will bring together 125 naval platforms and 18,000 personnel while featuring the first launch of the AKYA torpedo.
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Navy / Maritime
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Mavi Vatan 2026 Reveals Türkiye Unmanned Naval Playbook
Türkiye’s Navy concludes Mavi Vatan 2026 with live-fire drills, demonstrating UAV–USV integration, mine warfare capabilities and multi-domain operations.
Analysis
Navy / Maritime
French report: Turkish Navy seen as a net asset to NATO
IRSEM's study argues that Turkiye’s navy—thanks to its Black Sea role, manpower and modernization—adds strategic value to NATO rather than burdening it.
Navy / Maritime
New-Type Landing Craft Ç-159 Launched at Ceremonial Event
Launched at a ceremony at Anadolu Shipyard, the New- Type Landing Craft (LCT) ç-159 represents a major turning point in naval capability for Turkiye.
Navy / Maritime
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TCG Piri Reis Submarine Joins Its First NATO Exercise
Turkish Navy’s first Reis-class submarine, TCG Piri Reis (S-330), has participated in its first international naval exercise, Operation Sea Guardian at NATO.
Navy / Maritime
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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.
Land
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Engine and Transmission
BMC Delivers Kirpi II 4X4 MRAP with Indigenous Tuna Engine
The Turkish Defence Ministry (MOD) announced that Kirpi II 4X4 MRAPs are received to the Turkish Armed Forces after acceptance inspections were completed.
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.
Ammunition
Unmanned Systems
Ukrainian TB2 hit Russian boats
Ukrainian TB2 UAVs hit Russian Raptor fast-attack craft in the Black Sea. One of the boats hit near Snake Island was stationary, and the other was in motion.
Land
Navy / Maritime
Air
Unmanned Systems
Bluehomeland (Mavi Vatan) Exercise Began
Turkish Navy’s planned drill “Blue Homeland 2021” have started. The drill will be executed on the Mediterranean Sea and the Aegean Sea simultaneously.
