The French Fremm-class frigate Aquitaine arrived in Antalya this morning for a port visit. I am not a fan of the French Navy’s newly adopted policy of erasing the ships' pennant numbers. While information about the ships’ deployments is available on the internet and through other media, this removal of pennant numbers only makes life... Continue Reading →
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was established in Washington, D.C., in 1949 by 12 founding members. Türkiye became a member of NATO on February 18, 1952. With Finland and Sweden joining NATO in 2023 and 2024, respectively, after abandoning their neutrality policies due to security concerns arising from the Russia-Ukraine war, the alliance now... Continue Reading →
Turkey’s exploration of small manned submarines represents the second key area of its underwater projects. These submarines, while compact, provide strategic versatility in tasks ranging from tactical warfare to special operations, supporting Turkey’s broader submarine development ambitions. The Turkish Navy has pursued two prominent projects in the small manned submarine category: the multipurpose mini-submarine MPMS... Continue Reading →
Turkey’s ambitious submarine development program underscores its commitment to achieving naval self-sufficiency and advancing technological expertise. This multi-tiered strategy encompasses autonomous systems, small manned submarines, and the indigenous MILDEN submarine project, each with a distinct purpose and targeted capabilities. As Turkey builds upon its defense and maritime industry, these initiatives illustrate the drive toward greater... Continue Reading →
As demand for resilient anti-drone and electronic warfare systems grows, Aselsan’s latest technology unveiled at SAHA EXPO 2024 is set to redefine UAV defense. Despite the event’s conclusion, these innovations continue to capture industry attention, underscoring Aselsan’s commitment to meeting dynamic threats with cutting-edge capabilities. From the powerful Korkut 25 mm system to the versatile... Continue Reading →
The Slovenian patrol vessel Triglav arrived at Desan Shipyard in Tuzla İstanbul yesterday. Triglav was built by Almaz Shipyard in Saint Petersburg and commissioned in Slovenian service in 2010. The Slovenian Ministry of Defence announced in February 2024 that it has selected three companies to modernise the Svetlyak class patrol vessel. The Turkish shipyard Desan... Continue Reading →
İstanbul Deniz Otobüsleri A.Ş. (İDO) was founded by the Municipality of Istanbul in 1987 as an alternative to Şehir Hatları, a state company that provided sea-borne transportation in Istanbul and other cities such as Çanakkale, İzmir, and İzmit. The aim of the company was to provide sea transportation using catamaran-type fast boats and ferries. In... Continue Reading →
TCG Yıldırım conducted a port visit in Batumi Georgia last week. According to the Georgian Coast Guard, the purpose of the visit is to conduct a Self Evaluation Level-2 (SEL-2) of the vessels Ochamchire and Dioskuria of the Coast Guard Department of the Border Police of Georgia within the framework of the NATO Operational Capability Concept... Continue Reading →
...The small Turkish steamer Nusret succeeded in laying unnoticed a line of 26 mines lying in front of the known minefields of the Straits. This mine line was not laid across the barrier canal, as in minefields, but in length. This line, was constituted, in fact with the last reserve of dormant mines which the... Continue Reading →
The deployment of the newest frigate of the Turkish Navy, TCG Istanbul, in the Black Sea between March 2nd and March 12th, 2024, marked a significant milestone. During this deployment, TCG Istanbul conducted the inaugural shipborne launch of the Hisar-D RF air defence missile from the MIDLAS vertical launcher system. This system was developed by... Continue Reading →
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