Within the framework of Turkiye's National Ship (MİLGEM) program, the construction of three İstif class frigates started yesterday. Anadolu, Sedef and Sefine Shipyards, which comprise TAİS, will each build a frigate. STM and TAİS will cooperate in the process. With this project, private shipyards in Turkiye will have built an indigenously designed frigate-sized warships for the first time. 

The frigates will be built in 36 months.