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.
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Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
Turkish 76/62 mm Naval Gun Serves on TCG AKHİSAR OPV
Turkish Defence Ministry (MOD) stated that MKE A.Ş.'s 76/62 mm National Naval Gun is installed on TCG AKHİSAR OPV.
Navy / Maritime
Dutch Navy Opts for New Ship to Replace OPVs and LPDs
The Dutch MoD announced a plan to replace four OPVs and two LPDs with a new class of six ships that can simultaneously perform the former’s missions.
Navy / Maritime
Expo and Air Show
ARES Shipyard Unveils ARES 76 Corvette Details
ARES Shipyard announced at Qatar Dimdex the ARES 76 Corvette design it prepared for a foreign customer.
Navy / Maritime
Analysis
Navy Comes to the Fore at SSİK Decisions
It was seen that the decisions taken by the SSİK to strengthen the Naval Forces came to the fore. As TurDef, we are examining some of these decisions.
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
MKE Delivers first 76/62-millimetre Naval Cannon for OPV
MKE's first domestically produced 76/62-millimetre naval cannon is delivered to the Turkish Navy. The cannon was produced for the OPVs.
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Sensors
Weapon / Missile
E/W
Three products of ASELSAN will enter the inventory
ASELSAN's three products will enter the Naval Forces inventory this year, along with the 5th MİLGEM ship.
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
Nigerian Navy Visits Dearsan to Observe Progress on OPVs
Nigerian Navy Chief of Naval Staff visited the DEARSAN Shipyard within the scope of the ongoing construction process of two units of OPV.
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.
Navy / Maritime
Pakistan's third PN Milgem Launched
Turkish Defence Ministry’s Company ASFAT Inc has conducted three ceremonies in a day in Istanbul. Two ceremonies were about Open Patrol Vessel (OPV) projects, and the third was about the Pakistan Navy’s (PN) Milgem Project PNS Khaibar (282). Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif attended the ceremony.
Navy / Maritime
Investment
ASFAT Completes an Important Milestone for Turkish OPV
Turkiye continues to study and enhance the capabilities of the Turkish Navy. ASFAT, passed an important milestone.
Navy / Maritime
New OPVs for Pakistan Navy
Pakistan continues to invest in the navy. The country, which is having issues with India in the region, is acquiring two new offshore patrol vessels from Damen. Steel cutting and keel laying ceremony for two new vessels was held at Damen Shipyard Galati Facilities in Romania. Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Amjad Khan Niazi also attended the event. Pakistan Navy currently operates PNS Yarmook (271) and PNS Tabook (272) OPVs from Damen.
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Bilateral Relations
Ivorian Navy Receives Ex-French Navy OPV
The Ivorian Navy accepted the delivery of a second-hand P400 54.8 meters Offshore Patrol Vessel, Contre Amiral Fadika, from France.
