asfat News

ASFAT Awards EUR 225.000.000 worth contract to ASELSAN
Navy / Maritime E/W

ASFAT Awards EUR 225.000.000 worth contract to ASELSAN

Turkish MoD Company ASFAT awarded EUR 225.000.000 worth contract to ASELSAN. ASELSAN announced the contract at Public Disclosure Platform KAP and social media.

The Pakistani Navy received its second MILGEM corvette
Navy / Maritime

The Pakistani Navy received its second MILGEM corvette

Pakistan Navy has received its second MILGEM-class corvette which they named PNS Khaibar during the Istanbul Naval Shipyard (ITK) commissioning ceremony.

Why Romania Preferred the Turkish Solution: MILGEM Akhisar
Navy / Maritime Bilateral Relations Regional / Strategy Defence Politics

Why Romania Preferred the Turkish Solution: MILGEM Akhisar

This article discusses how Romania needed naval modernisation but pursued EU-driven policies instead of choosing Türkiye’s proven, cost-effective solution.

Romania’s Light Corvette deal: Turkiye’s Hisar Class ex-OPV
Analysis Navy / Maritime

Romania’s Light Corvette deal: Turkiye’s Hisar Class ex-OPV

Romania has signed an agreement with Turkiye to acquire its Hisar Class Offshore Patrol vessel Akhisar to perform light corvette missions in the Black Sea.

ASFAT Delivers Akhisar to Romania in Landmark NATO Sale
Navy / Maritime

ASFAT Delivers Akhisar to Romania in Landmark NATO Sale

Türkiye’s ASFAT completes its first-ever warship export to a NATO–EU member as Romania commissions the Akhisar, classified as a light corvette vessel.

Türkiye advances TF-2000 build and key system deliveries
Land Navy / Maritime Air Logistics Unmanned Systems Expo and Air Show

Türkiye advances TF-2000 build and key system deliveries

Turkish MoD detailed progress on defence programs, confirming the start of TF-2000 construction, land and air systems entering service, and TB3 test activities.

First T-155 TTA Integrated Panter Enters TAF Service
Land

First T-155 TTA Integrated Panter Enters TAF Service

Türkiye received the first T-155 TTA Integrated Panter to the Land Forces on 5 November, completing its qualification phase and launching serial production.

Pakistani Navy Awards Contract for Jinnah-class Frigates
Navy / Maritime

Pakistani Navy Awards Contract for Jinnah-class Frigates

Pakistan’s Karachi Shipyard will build the first Jinnah-class frigate designed by ASFAT (AS3400) as a larger follow-up to the Babur-class PN MİLGEM corvettes.

Turkiye and Italy Set up JV for Aircraft Maintenance
Air Logistics Investment Expo and Air Show

Turkiye and Italy Set up JV for Aircraft Maintenance

Turkiye and Italy form a JV for landing-gear maintenance, starting with ATAK helicopters and aiming to expand capacity for military and civilian aircraft.

Five Turkish Defence firms secure spots in Top 100
Country

Five Turkish Defence firms secure spots in Top 100

Defense News ranks ASELSAN, TUSAŞ, ROKETSAN, ASFAT and MKE among the world’s leading defence companies, with revenues placing them between 43rd and 80th place.

IDEF25: ASFAT Displays Full Loadout Hisar-class OPV
Navy / Maritime Expo and Air Show

IDEF25: ASFAT Displays Full Loadout Hisar-class OPV

ASFAT has put the full armament configuration of the Hisar-class Offshore Patrol Vessel on display at the IDEF25 defence exhibition held in Istanbul.

IDEF25: ASFAT Displays TF-2000 Destroyer's Updated Design
Navy / Maritime Expo and Air Show

IDEF25: ASFAT Displays TF-2000 Destroyer's Updated Design

ASFAT has put the updated design of the TF-2000 anti-air warfare destroyer on display at the IDEF25 international defence exhibition held in Istanbul.

Romania Announces TCG Akhisar OPV Acquisition from Turkiye
Navy / Maritime

Romania Announces TCG Akhisar OPV Acquisition from Turkiye

The Romanian MoD stated to journalists that the Turkish Hisar-class OPV TCG Akhisar (P-1220) will be acquired to fill the gap of a modern patrol ship quickly.

Türkiye is the second biggest country to take part in LIMA
Expo and Air Show

Türkiye is the second biggest country to take part in LIMA

From May 20 to 24, 2025, LIMA expo will be held in Malaysia. Türkiye is the second largest participation after Malaysia, with 17 company and institutions.

Turkish Navy Shares Comprehensive Three-Year Activity Report
Navy / Maritime Weapon / Missile Unmanned Systems

Turkish Navy Shares Comprehensive Three-Year Activity Report

Turkish Navy’s 2022–2025 Three-Year Activity report outlines Türkiye’s naval operations, modernisation efforts and structural transformations in detail.

Indonesia Shows Interest in KAAN Fighter Jet Project
Bilateral Relations

Indonesia Shows Interest in KAAN Fighter Jet Project

Indonesia President Subianto shows interest in fifth-generation fighter: “We want to be involved in the KAAN project” During his official visit to Turkiye.