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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.

2025 Comes with Three Major Platforms for the Turkish Navy
Navy / Maritime Expo and Air Show

2025 Comes with Three Major Platforms for the Turkish Navy

Constructions of the MILDEN submarine, TF-2000 air defence destroyer, and the MUGEM aircraft carrier were launched alongside the new year for the Turkish Navy.

Fincantieri Delivers Al Fulk LPD to Qatar
Navy / Maritime

Fincantieri Delivers Al Fulk LPD to Qatar

Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has delivered the Al Fulk (L141) Landing Platform Dock to the Qatari Emiri Navy.

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.

ASELSAN Shows GÖKSUR PDMS in Vertical Launch Configuration
Weapon / Missile Expo and Air Show

ASELSAN Shows GÖKSUR PDMS in Vertical Launch Configuration

During Euronaval 2024, ASELSAN displayed GÖKSUR 100-N VLS PDMS with vertical launch cells along with turreted launcher as the third variant.

ROKETSAN's MİDLAS VLS Being Prepared for Different Needs
Navy / Maritime Weapon / Missile Expo and Air Show

ROKETSAN's MİDLAS VLS Being Prepared for Different Needs

During Euronaval 2024, ROKETSAN Launcher Systems Manager Mustafa Özdemir talked about versions of MİDLAS VLS being developed for different needs.

ASELSAN to Display High-Capacity GÖKSUR PDMS at Euronaval
Navy / Maritime Weapon / Missile Expo and Air Show

ASELSAN to Display High-Capacity GÖKSUR PDMS at Euronaval

ASELSAN will unveil the new configuration of GÖKSUR PDMS, which does not have onboard sensors but 20 missiles, at the Euronaval 2024 exhibition.

SAHA EXPO 2024: ASFAT Shows MİLDEN Submarine With VLS
Navy / Maritime Weapon / Missile Expo and Air Show

SAHA EXPO 2024: ASFAT Shows MİLDEN Submarine With VLS

ASFAT has shown the MİLDEN submarine with VLS for cruise missiles during the SAHA EXPO 2024 exhibition as the secondary weapon.

U.S. Navy Tests VLS Reloading System at Sea
Navy / Maritime Logistics

U.S. Navy Tests VLS Reloading System at Sea

TRAM which will allow reloading warships' VLS cells with logistics ships on cruise was tested for the first time.

Russia Launches the First Project 22350 Frigate for PF
Navy / Maritime

Russia Launches the First Project 22350 Frigate for PF

The first Project 22350, or Admiral Gorshkov-class frigate for the Russian Pacific Fleet, Admiral Isakov (420), was launched.

Two Moves from ASFAT: TF-2000 and Shipyard Construction
Navy / Maritime Investment

Two Moves from ASFAT: TF-2000 and Shipyard Construction

Defence Ministry company ASFAT Inc. is expected to perform two strategic moves as it gave signals about one of them on social media a few days ago.

The Second Type 26 Frigate Meets the Water
Navy / Maritime

The Second Type 26 Frigate Meets the Water

BAE is launching the second Type 26 or City-class frigate, HMS Cardiff, by a tow-down from the river to deep water to head towards Scotstoun for fitting.

Russia Unveils Amur 950 Submarine with Brahmos VLS Capacity
Navy / Maritime Weapon / Missile

Russia Unveils Amur 950 Submarine with Brahmos VLS Capacity

Russia has shown a new non-nuclear Amur 950 attack submarine with ten vertical launch systems for BrahMos missiles.

HMAS Sydney Makes the First SM-6 SAM Firing in RAN
Navy / Maritime Weapon / Missile Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software

HMAS Sydney Makes the First SM-6 SAM Firing in RAN

HMAS Sydney (DDG42) destroyer performed the first firing of an SM-6 long-range air defence missile in the Royal Australian Navy.

Fincantieri Inks Deal for FREMM EVO Frigates
Navy / Maritime

Fincantieri Inks Deal for FREMM EVO Frigates

The Italian Shipbuilder has announced a deal worth $1.62 billion for two FREMM frigates in the upgraded EVO configuration.

The U.S. Navy Acquires First MUSVs
Navy / Maritime Unmanned Systems

The U.S. Navy Acquires First MUSVs

The U.S. Navy will acquire its first Medium Unmanned Surface Vehicle (MUSV) in a year to carry different payloads.