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ASFAT and TAIS Among Finalists in Thailand’s Frigate Bid
Navy / Maritime

ASFAT and TAIS Among Finalists in Thailand’s Frigate Bid

Turkish shipbuilders ASFAT and TAIS Shipyards are included in the shortlisted competitors for Thailand’s frigate acquisition programme covering one frigate.

STM and TAIS Launch TCG Akdeniz Frigate at Anadolu Shipyard
Navy / Maritime

STM and TAIS Launch TCG Akdeniz Frigate at Anadolu Shipyard

Fifth I-class frigate and the first in the additional batch, TCG Akdeniz (F-519), built under the partnership of STM and TAIS Shipyards, has met the sea.

TAIS and Barzan Sign MoU for Cooperation on Frigates
Navy / Maritime Defence Politics Expo and Air Show

TAIS and Barzan Sign MoU for Cooperation on Frigates

TAIS Shipyards and Qatari Barzan Holdings announced the signing of a MoU during the DIMDEX 2026 defence exhibition, covering cooperation on frigate projects.

Turkiye as a Major Actor in Indonesia’s Naval Modernisation
Navy / Maritime Expo and Air Show

Turkiye as a Major Actor in Indonesia’s Naval Modernisation

Turkiye has recently elevated its role in the modernisation efforts of the Indonesian Navy by becoming a supplier of platforms, weaponry, and sensors.

Türkiye is the second biggest country to take part in LIMA
Expo and Air Show

Türkiye is the second biggest country to take part in LIMA

From May 20 to 24, 2025, LIMA expo will be held in Malaysia. Türkiye is the second largest participation after Malaysia, with 17 company and institutions.

Thailand Partners with ASFAT for New Frigate Acquisition
Navy / Maritime

Thailand Partners with ASFAT for New Frigate Acquisition

Thailand’s UDT partners with ASFAT to acquire four new frigates. The deal, which involves technology transfer, is part of RTN’s fleet modernisation plan.

Sedef Shipyard Launches 3rd Turkish Istif-class Frigate
Navy / Maritime

Sedef Shipyard Launches 3rd Turkish Istif-class Frigate

STM- TAIS partnership launched the 3rd Istif-class frigate TCG İzmit. Two frigates, TCG Izmir and TCG İzmit, part of the MILGEM Project, met waters in two days.

Anadolu Shipyard Launches the Second I-class Frigate
Navy / Maritime

Anadolu Shipyard Launches the Second I-class Frigate

Multiple footages of TCG İzmir (F516), the second I-class frigate built by Anadolu Shipyard, being launched, have been shared on social media platforms.

Istanbul Shipyard Offers MRSS Design to Malaysian Navy
Navy / Maritime

Istanbul Shipyard Offers MRSS Design to Malaysian Navy

Istanbul Shipyard presented its Multirole Support Ship (MRSS) to the Malaysian Navy’s procurement programme, including three ships for amphibious operations.

Turkiye Exports KCR-70M Fast Attack Craft to Indonesia
Navy / Maritime

Turkiye Exports KCR-70M Fast Attack Craft to Indonesia

A steel-cutting ceremony was held for the KCR-70M Fast Attack Craft, which will be built for the Indonesian Navy.

Istif Class Frigates Secure LM2500 Marine Gas Turbines
Navy / Maritime Engine and Transmission

Istif Class Frigates Secure LM2500 Marine Gas Turbines

GE Aerospace has agreed with STM -TAIS to supply LM2500 marine gas turbines for the İstif-Class frigates.

Turkish Corvette TCG Kınalıada Bypass Indian Port
Navy / Maritime Bilateral Relations

Turkish Corvette TCG Kınalıada Bypass Indian Port

Bitter relations between Turkiye and India affect port visits. The planned Indian port visit of the TCG Kınalıada, did not take place. The ship is on the way.

ASELSAN Signs Contract Amendment for MILGEM
Navy / Maritime Investment

ASELSAN Signs Contract Amendment for MILGEM

ASELSAN informed KAP that it had a contract amendment with TAIS Shipyards & STM Joint Venture for Naval Warfare Systems and Payloads of MİLGEM 9-12 Frigates.

TAIS Lays the First Block of İzmit Frigate
Navy / Maritime

TAIS Lays the First Block of İzmit Frigate

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

TAIS General Manager Çakır Resigns
Navy / Maritime

TAIS General Manager Çakır Resigns

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

Turkiye’s Frigate Partnership: TAİS
Navy / Maritime Analysis

Turkiye’s Frigate Partnership: TAİS

Shipyards' Cooperation Project for Export TAİS gained a significant advantage in the second batch of İ class frigate construction.