Libya has long been one of the sharpest points of division in Turkish foreign policy. For years, Ankara stood firmly behind the UN-recognized Government of National Accord (GNA) in Tripoli, clashing directly with the forces of General Khalifa Haftar’s Libyan National Army (LNA). Turkish military intervention in early 2020 tipped the balance on the battlefield:... Continue Reading →
This is the third and final part of my series examining Türkiye’s emerging ambition to build and operate nuclear-powered submarines. In Part 1, I explored why Türkiye wants this capability. Part 2 analyzed what it would take to achieve it. Now, I look at what it would cost—not just in monetary terms, but also politically... Continue Reading →
This is the second part of my series on Türkiye’s newly declared ambition to acquire nuclear-powered submarines. In Part 1, I discussed why Türkiye believes it needs this capability. In this instalment, I explore what it would take—from nuclear technology and shipbuilding infrastructure to international cooperation and human capital. Following the Turkish Navy’s newly stated... Continue Reading →
I recently conducted an interview with the Commander of the Turkish Naval Forces, Admiral Ercüment Tatlıoğlu. The two-part interview is being published in Warship International Fleet Review Magazine. To read it in full, you'll need to access the magazine. One of the most significant revelations from the interview, in my view, is how the future... Continue Reading →
The Turkish Naval EOD teams destroyed another floating mine in the Black Sea today. According to a news release from the Turkish Ministry of National Defence, a mine believed to be from the Russia-Ukraine War was detected off the coast of Kefken in the Black Sea and subsequently neutralized. The type of mine was not... Continue Reading →
The excitement began early in the morning as we prepared for our flight from Ankara to Dalaman on board a C-72 transport plane of the Turkish Naval Forces. Once we arrived at Aksaz Naval Base were first went on board the frigate TCG Salihreis for the weekly press briefing. Later we were transferred to the... Continue Reading →
The Turkish Navy is gearing up for its flagship exercise, Mavi Vatan-2025, an ambitious training operation designed to test its capabilities in challenging scenarios and foster interoperability across military branches. Rear Admiral Kenan Kaan Türkkan, Chief of Naval Operations Staff, outlined the scope and objectives of the exercise during a press briefing. Scheduled to take... Continue Reading →
The MILDEN project marks the third and most ambitious phase in Turkey’s submarine strategy, focusing on developing an advanced, fully indigenous submarine capable of next-generation operations. This project serves as the cornerstone of Turkey’s submarine capabilities, equipping the nation to design, build, and deploy complex underwater systems. Building on advancements in unmanned systems and compact... Continue Reading →
The Mavi Balina-24 Invitation Exercise is a biennial anti-submarine warfare invitation exercise hosted by Turkey. This year, it will take place in the Eastern Mediterranean from November 4 to 15, 2024. The Turkish Naval Forces will join the exercise with a diverse range of assets: 5 submarines, 3 frigates, 2 corvettes, 1 to 2 patrol... Continue Reading →
Earlier this week, Minister of National Defense Yaşar Güler visited the Naval Command in Qatar and addressed the sailors. He highlighted the critical global and regional developments affecting security and emphasized the importance of maintaining the security of our nation and protecting our rights and interests with determination. Turkey supports the rightful causes of friendly... Continue Reading →
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