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.
Navy / Maritime News
Turkiye Begins MILDEN, TF-2000, and MUGEM Constructions
The Ministry of National Defence announced at a press briefing that construction work on MILDEN, TF-2000, and the National Aircraft Carrier (MUGEM) has started.
Turkish Defence and Aviation Industry Panorama in 2024
The Turkish defence industries maintained their momentum in 2024, continuing the trajectory set in previous years across air, land, and naval domains.
Russia Commissions Fifth Yasen-Class Submarine Arkhangelsk
The Russian Navy has commissioned the newest Yasen-M-class nuclear-powered cruise missile submarine, Arkhangelsk (K-562) to assign to the Northern Fleet.
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.
China Launches Type 076 Sichuan LHD Fitted with a Catapult
Type 076, as a larger follow-up to the Type 075 LHD, was launched and named Sichuan with a ceremony. Type 076 is a hybrid solution with its EMALS catapult.
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.
Trump Tests Denmark’s Reaction on Future Trans-Arctic Route
Newly elected US President Donald Trump has shown that he has an eye on new routes emerging from the North Pole by requesting Greenland from Denmark.
Germany Orders Four More Type 212CD AIP Submarines with TKMS
German Defence Procurement Office BAAINBw has contracted to procure four Type 212CD AIP submarines with German shipyard thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS).
Pentagon Orders 145 F-35 Jets Worth $11.76 Billion
Department of Defence has awarded Lockheed Martin a contract worth $11.76 billion to manufacture 145 F-35 fighter jets in various configurations.
Ukraine Extends the Order for New Corvettes
Following the completion of the first corvette, the Ukrainian Cabinet of Ministers has approved the acquisition of two more corvettes for the Ukrainian Navy.
STM to Build Naval Logistics Ships for the Portuguese Navy
STM will design and build two Auxiliary Oiler Replenishers and a Logistics Ship for the Portuguese Navy in Turkiye.
TCG Göksu Frigate Conducts Drill with French CSG
G-class frigate TCG Göksu (F-497) conducted joint drills with an Aquitaine-class frigate assigned to the French Carrier Strike Group.
Akhisar Offshore Patrol Vessel Performed her First Sea Trial
The Turkish Navy’s future OPV, Akhisar P-1220, built at the Istanbul Shipyard Command under ASFAT’s responsibility, conducted her first sea trial.
