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ASFAT Showcases Defence Industry Solutions in Croatia
Expo and Air Show

ASFAT Showcases Defence Industry Solutions in Croatia

Turkish MOD’s ASFAT Inc will showcase its domestically developed land, air, and naval platforms at the ASDA 2025 international defence exhibition in Croatia.

Romania Might Buy a Hisar-class Offshore Patrol Vessel
Navy / Maritime

Romania Might Buy a Hisar-class Offshore Patrol Vessel

According to Romanian sources, the Romanian defence council CSAT approved the acquisition of a single Hisar-class OPV from Turkiye with an option for another.

Thailand Partners with ASFAT for New Frigate Acquisition
Navy / Maritime

Thailand Partners with ASFAT for New Frigate Acquisition

Thailand’s UDT partners with ASFAT to acquire four new frigates. The deal, which involves technology transfer, is part of RTN’s fleet modernisation plan.

PNS Yarmook Offshore Patrol Vessel Joins NAVDEX 2025
Navy / Maritime Expo and Air Show

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.

First Deployment of Denizhan Naval Gun on a Frigate
Navy / Maritime Weapon / Missile

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.

MKE’s 76 mm Barrel Enters Inventory on TCG Gaziantep
Navy / Maritime Weapon / Missile

MKE’s 76 mm Barrel Enters Inventory on TCG Gaziantep

The Turkish MoD announced on social media that the foreign-made 76 mm main naval gun barrel on TCG Gaziantep has been replaced with MKE’s indigenous barrel.

TRAKON Pass C-UAS Tests for Future OPV Deployment
Navy / Maritime Weapon / Missile

TRAKON Pass C-UAS Tests for Future OPV Deployment

UNIROBOTICS has completed tests of its counter-unmanned aerial system, TRAKON, designed specifically for off-shore patrol vessels and modern combat needs.

ASELSAN Signs EUR 210.1 Million Contract for OPV
Navy / Maritime E/W Investment Communication Sensors

ASELSAN Signs EUR 210.1 Million Contract for OPV

ASELSAN signed a contract with DEARSAN-DESAN-ÖZATA Business Partnership for valuing EUR 210.1 Million for naval platforms. ASELSAN made the statement to KAP.

Dearsan, a Recurring Player in the Turkish Navy’s Buildup
Navy / Maritime

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.

Akhisar Offshore Patrol Vessel Performed her First Sea Trial
Navy / Maritime

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.

Akhisar Offshore Patrol Ship to Set Sea Trials
Navy / Maritime

Akhisar Offshore Patrol Ship to Set Sea Trials

The Turkish Navy’s future OFP, Akhisar P-1220, which was built at the Istanbul Shipyard Command , is preparing to conduct sea trials.

ASFAT Participates in IDEAS 2024
Navy / Maritime Expo and Air Show

ASFAT Participates in IDEAS 2024

ASFAT, a player in modernising the Pakistani Navy with PN MİLGEM and Jinnah-class frigate projects, is exhibiting its products at IDEAS 2024 in Pakistan.

MKE Delivers 76 mm Naval Gun for TCG Koçhisar
Navy / Maritime Weapon / Missile

MKE Delivers 76 mm Naval Gun for TCG Koçhisar

MKE delivered a Denizhan 76/62 mm naval gun for the Hisar-class OPV TCG Koçhisar (P-1221), which is set to start its acceptance tests soon.

Turkish Navy has bigger plans for the Preveza Victory
Navy / Maritime Modernisation

Turkish Navy has bigger plans for the Preveza Victory

Turkish Navy might start various naval projects today, on the anniversary of the Preveza Naval Victory. The majority of them would be held at ITK.

Navantia Lays the Keel of Royal Moroccan Navy’s OPV
Navy / Maritime

Navantia Lays the Keel of Royal Moroccan Navy’s OPV

Spanish Navantia Shipyard, on September 6, performed the keel laying of the Royal Moroccan Navy’s Avante 1800 class offshore patrol vessel.

A New Procurement Model for TF-2000 Might be on Table
Navy / Maritime

A New Procurement Model for TF-2000 Might be on Table

The SSIK may invent a new solution so the Turkish Navy reaches the TF-2000 Air Defence Destroyer. TurDef understands that some modalities are being discussed.