Turkish Navy News

New-Type Landing Craft Ç-159 Launched at Ceremonial Event
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.

Athens Threatens NATO to Cancel the Exercise
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software Bilateral Relations Defence Politics

Athens Threatens NATO to Cancel the Exercise

In reaction to Turkiye's demands to protect its rights, Athens threatened to cancel the NATO "Steadfast Dart" drill that began in Greece, Bulgaria, and Romania.

Names for the Second Batch of I-class Frigates Leaked
Navy / Maritime

Names for the Second Batch of I-class Frigates Leaked

The names of the Turkish Navy’s additional four I-class frigates leaked. The Navy will use four major sea names surrounding Turkiye instead of city names.

Is the Turkish Navy Considering Nuclear Submarines?
Analysis Navy / Maritime

Is the Turkish Navy Considering Nuclear Submarines?

In its last two issues, the Turkish Navy’s magazine explored the capabilities of nuclear-powered submarines, sparking speculation about interest in them.

Dearsan, a Recurring Player in the Turkish Navy’s Buildup
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.

ARES Shipyards Produces ULAQ 12 USVs for the Turkish Navy
Navy / Maritime Unmanned Systems

ARES Shipyards Produces ULAQ 12 USVs for the Turkish Navy

ARES Shipyards has announced the completion of the production process for the Turkish Navy's ULAQ 12 Unmanned Surface Vehicles in ASuW and ASW configurations.

TCG Anadolu Receives Replenishment at Sea from TCG Derya
Navy / Maritime Logistics

TCG Anadolu Receives Replenishment at Sea from TCG Derya

Turkish Defence Ministry announced that TCG ANADOLU (L 400) and TCG DERYA (A-1590) performed the first “Fuel and Solid Cargo Replenishment at Sea”.

Can Turkiye Build an Aircraft Carrier?
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.

FNSS Showcases PARS Alpha 8x8 and MAV at SAHA EXPO 2024
Land Navy / Maritime Expo and Air Show

FNSS Showcases PARS Alpha 8x8 and MAV at SAHA EXPO 2024

FNSS will attend the SAHA EXPO International Defence and Aerospace Exhibition, which will be held at the Istanbul Expo Centre between 22 and 26 October.

Turkish Navy has bigger plans for the Preveza Victory
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.

TCG Alemdar Joins DYNAMIC MONARCH-24 Exercise
Navy / Maritime Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software

TCG Alemdar Joins DYNAMIC MONARCH-24 Exercise

The Turkish Navy’s TCG Alemdar (A-582) submarine rescue ship has joined the DYNAMIC MONARCH-24 exercise.

U.S. Approves RIM-116 FMS to Turkiye
Weapon / Missile

U.S. Approves RIM-116 FMS to Turkiye

The 94 RIM-116 FMS for around $90 million to Turkiye was announced at the U.S. House of Representatives but not at DSCA.

Submarine-Launched ATMACA Missile Breaks Cover
Navy / Maritime

Submarine-Launched ATMACA Missile Breaks Cover

A submarine-launched version of the ATMACA cruise missile was spotted during the delivery ceremony of the TCG PiriReis (S-330) AIP submarine.

Turkiye Gains a New Naval Shipyard: Aksaz
Navy / Maritime Investment

Turkiye Gains a New Naval Shipyard: Aksaz

Turkiye is becoming the owner of a military shipyard at the point where the Mediterranean meets the Aegean.

Turkiye’s First AIP Submarine PİRİREİS Enters the Inventory
Navy / Maritime

Turkiye’s First AIP Submarine PİRİREİS Enters the Inventory

Turkiye’s first Air-Independent Propulsion (AIP) system, Type-214TN Reis Class PİRİREİS (S-330), enters the Turkish Naval Forces Inventory.

The Naval Forces Establishes a third Marine Infantry Brigade
Navy / Maritime Air

The Naval Forces Establishes a third Marine Infantry Brigade

According to information from the Ministry of National Defence sources, the Naval Forces are establishing a third Marine Infantry Brigade.