On April 10, 2023, the Turkish Navy celebrated the commissioning of its new flagship, the landing helicopter dock (LHD) TCG Anadolu, with a ceremony at the Sedef Shipyard in Istanbul.
The Turkish Defence Agency (SSB) held a signing ceremony for the construction of the remaining three I-class (Istanbul-class) frigates for the Turkish Navy. The frigates will be built by a partnership involving Turkish companies STM and TAIS Shipyards.
The NAZAR system was first displayed at the IDEF 2021 exhibition in Istanbul in August 2021. Following the initial announcement of the system, there were
The Turkish Navy accepted delivery of its flagship, the landing helicopter dock (LHD) and drone carrier TCG Anadolu.
The Turkish Navy’s remaining three I-class (Istanbul-class) frigates will be built by STM and TAIS shipyards.
Turkish media reported last week that the Turkish Ministry of Defense is in talks with its British counterparts regarding the procurement of Type 23 frigates.
On December 27, 2022, the Turkish Defence Agency (SSB) signed contract with ARES Shipyard and Meteksan for the procurement of ULAQ unmanned surface vessels.
On December 20, 2022, the Turkish Government’s Defense Industry Executive Committee, a presidential-led body that makes key decisions for Turkey’s defense industry, approved the construction of three I-class frigates for the Turkish Navy.
Turkiye’s first Reis-class (Type 214TN) (AIP) submarine, “Piri Reis”, was spotted at the Sea of Marmara conducting initial sea trials.
TCG Anadolu has completed the first helicopter landing and takeoff exercises during sea trials, marking an important milestone.
