Navy / Maritime News

Havelsan’s Advent on Indonesia’s 90 m OPV
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Havelsan’s Advent on Indonesia’s 90 m OPV

Havelsan is working with Thales Nederland to equip Indonesia’s new 90 m offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) with combat sensors.

Turkey may launch Aircraft Carrier Programme with Spain
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Turkey may launch Aircraft Carrier Programme with Spain

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Spanish President Pedro Sanchez Perez-Castejon held a joint news conference.

TF-2000 Tender Waits Next Year
Turkiye

TF-2000 Tender Waits Next Year

The Turkish Navy anticipates completing the design phase of the TF-2000 Air Defence Destroyer by the end of 2022.

TCG Istanbul to be equipped with HİSAR and ESSM Missiles
Turkiye

TCG Istanbul to be equipped with HİSAR and ESSM Missiles

The TCG Istanbul (F-515) Frigate will have a 16-cell National Vertical Launch System (MDAS), which Roketsan continues to develop.

STM is Set to Launch Shallow Water Combat Submersible in 2022
Turkiye

STM is Set to Launch Shallow Water Combat Submersible in 2022

At the 10th Naval Systems Seminar, STM Defence declared that the Shallow Water Combat Submersible (SWCB) STM 500 design is complete.

STM Delivers Both the A-591 TCG UFUK and A-574 in November
Turkiye

STM Delivers Both the A-591 TCG UFUK and A-574 in November

The 10th Naval Systems Seminar is held at Ankara Gar Hotel. STM, the leader of naval systems, has two vessels that are to be commissioned in November.

İŞBİR to Provide Generators for OFPV
Turkiye

İŞBİR to Provide Generators for OFPV

ASFAT will receive the Diesel Generator Sets of two Off-Shore Patrol Vessels (OFPV) from İŞBİR ELEKTRİK.

Pakistan's Navy Inaugurates Chinese-Built Frigate
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Pakistan's Navy Inaugurates Chinese-Built Frigate

According to an official statement, Pakistan's navy inducted the first of the four Tughril-class guided-missile frigates built by China into its fleet.

Bangladesh Invests in Maritime Zone Controlling
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Bangladesh Invests in Maritime Zone Controlling

Bangladesh will purchase five naval ships from the United Kingdom to modernise the navy and monitor the maritime zone better. The UK. offers aircraft as well.

Spain Debates F-35A and F-35Bs
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Spain Debates F-35A and F-35Bs

According to the Jane’s, the Spanish Navy and Air Force are interested in the Lockhed Martin's F-35B fighter plane.

ASFAT Held Keel-Laying Ceremony for Pakistan’s PN Milgem-4
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ASFAT Held Keel-Laying Ceremony for Pakistan’s PN Milgem-4

ASFAT Inc has held today the keel-laying ceremony of the PN MİLGEM frigate for the Pakistan Navy at Karachi Shipyard.

Turkish DEARSAN Signs Contract with Nigerian Navy
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Turkish DEARSAN Signs Contract with Nigerian Navy

DEARSAN shipyard has signed a contract with the Nigerian Navy to construct two 76m-OPV Offshore Patrol Vessels to be completed within 37 months.

Iran accuses the U.S. of Oil Hijack Attempt
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Iran accuses the U.S. of Oil Hijack Attempt

IRNA claimed that the U.S. had attacked an Iranian tanker to confiscate its oil in the Sea of Oman as IRGC Navy forces had thwarted the U.S. attack.

Turkey Prepares to lead NATO in East Mediterranean Sea
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Turkey Prepares to lead NATO in East Mediterranean Sea

INVITEX DOĞU AKDENIZ 2021 began in the Eastern Mediterranean with the Turkish Navy with the participation of NATO SNMG2 and SNMCMG2.