Turkish Coast Guard to Get New Generation Ships
The Turkish Coast Guard’s annual report for 2024 included the Coast Guard Ship project to build eight new Coast Guard ships with indigenous powerplants.
Navy / Maritime News
Next Hisar-class OPVs Receive VLS and a New Superstructure
DESAN has begun building the third Hisar-class Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) for the Turkish Navy in a new configuration with VLS and superstructure design.
PNS Yarmook Offshore Patrol Vessel Joins NAVDEX 2025
Pakistani Navy’s PNS Yarmook, the lead ship of Yarmook-class OPVs, equipped with ASELSAN’s systems has joined the NAVDEX 2025 taking place in the UAE.
Turkish Navy and TUSAŞ Discuss Carrier-Based KAAN Fighter
Turkish Navy Design Project Office Manager Captain Hakan Uçar stated that discussions are taking place with TUSAŞ for a possible carrier-based KAAN variant.
TCG Beykoz Corvette Test-Fires GÖKSUR Air Defence Missile
ASELSAN and TÜBİTAK SAGE’s joint development GÖKSUR naval short-range air defence missile was fired from the Burak-class corvette TCG Beykoz (F-503).
Philippines Aims for Large-Scale Military Modernisation
More anti-ship missiles, submarines, and air defence systems are on the Philippines’ table to counter the increasing Chinese aggression in the Pacific.
First Deployment of Denizhan Naval Gun on a Frigate
The 76mm/62-caliber naval gun, indigenously developed by Machinery and Chemical Industry (MKE), will be deployed on a frigate for the first time.
Turkiye and Pakistan to Deepen Relations with 24 Agreements
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who is in Pakistan for official talks, was welcomed with an official ceremony by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan.
Malaysia Releases the Details of Desan's Future Shipbuilding
The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) made a written statement about the multi-purpose mission ship they are getting from Turkiye.
ARES Shipyard Completes Production of Coast Guard Boats
Built by ARES Shipyard in Antalya to satisfy Turkiye’s coastal security requirements, the Coast Guard vessel production project is nearing completion.
Indonesia to Upgrade Its Fleet with an Aircraft Carrier
To improve its defensive capacity, the Indonesian Navy investigates building an aircraft carrier along with its Landing Helicopter Deck (LHD) ships plans.
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.
Malaysia-Turkiye to Strengthen Cooperation in Defence
Malaysia and Turkiye have reaffirmed their commitment to bilateral relations with a special focus on defence, energy security, science, and technology.
US Reaffirms AUKUS Commitment Despite Presidential Change
US reiterated DC's dedication despite political changes by confirming that the submarine deliveries to Australia under AUKUS will start in the early 2030s.
