STM500's Pressure Hull is Under Production
The President of SSB announced that the production of the STM500 submarine has started, including the test production of the pressure hull.
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Navy / Maritime
Ammunition
Unmanned Systems
STM's Drone Boyga, which releases Ammunition, is in Service
STM Company’s drone which carries mortar ammunition, BOYGA has passed the acceptance tests. SSB President stated that the drone was delivered to the service.
Unmanned Systems
STM’s Kargu becomes an anti-radiation missile
Turkish Defence Company STM has unveiled a version of the Kargu UAV. The UAV is equipped with an RF seeker.
Navy / Maritime
Modernisation
Preveze-Class Submarine Modernisation Project on the Way
STM stated that the Type 209-1400 Preveze Class Submarine mid-life modernisation project passed a new milestone.
Navy / Maritime
E/W
Country
ASELSAN exports Zargana, FAT completed
ASELSAN will provide the torpedo countermeasure system for surface and submarine platforms in the modernisation of the AGOSTA 90B submarine project.
Navy / Maritime
Logistics
Logistic Support Ship (A-574) in the Inventory
TCG YZB. Güngör Durmuş Logistics Support Ship entered the Turkish Naval Forces Command inventory with a ceremony held on 8 December 2021.
Navy / Maritime
TCG Güngör Durmuş (A-574) Waits Next Week for Delivery
TCG Yzb. Güngör Durmuş (A-574) auxiliary ship is expected to enter the Turkish Navy. TurDef learned that the vessel might be delivered soon.
Navy / Maritime
FAC-55 Construction Will Begin in 2022
SSB President Demir said, “The construction process of the prototype in the project will begin in 2022." about Turkish Fast Patrol Boat.
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
TCG Istanbul to be equipped with HİSAR and ESSM Missiles
The TCG Istanbul (F-515) Frigate will have a 16-cell National Vertical Launch System (MDAS), which Roketsan continues to develop.
Navy / Maritime
STM is Set to Launch Shallow Water Combat Submersible in 2022
At the 10th Naval Systems Seminar, STM Defence declared that the Shallow Water Combat Submersible (SWCB) STM 500 design is complete.
Navy / Maritime
STM Delivers Both the A-591 TCG UFUK and A-574 in November
The 10th Naval Systems Seminar is held at Ankara Gar Hotel. STM, the leader of naval systems, has two vessels that are to be commissioned in November.
Cyber Warfare
White Hat Hackers Competed in The Organization of STM
STM organised one of Turkey’s most well-known cyber security events; ‘7. Capture The Flag-CTF’. White hat hackers competed for 24 hours in cyberspace.
Expo and Air Show
Second Day at MRBS Completed
On the second day of MRBS, the systems to protect Turkey's air, land and sea borders and critical facilities were discussed.
Investment
Bilateral Relations
Turkey to Cooperate with Iraq to Form a Defence Industry
A Turkish delegation led by SSB Professor Ismail Demir met with Iraqi counterparts to discuss bilateral defence industry cooperation.
Investment
Altınay to Locally Manufacture ASIST
Turkish Altınay company will produce Aircraft Ship Integrated Secure and Traverse (ASIST) locally.
Air
Ammunition
Unmanned Systems
SSB announced: STM’S Boyga UAV Released MKE’s 81 mm Mortar
SSB released a video on social media where STM Defence and MKE A.Ş. take place. STM’s Boyga released 81 mm mortar ammunition.
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