As the high tension in the Eastern Mediterranean continues, now is a good time to look at some numbers. I am very well aware that the nominal numbers of a nations weapons does not mean much about their readiness, availability, effectiveness or quality. But on the other hand as Stalin said the quantity has an... Continue Reading →
WPR On Turkish Navy
World Politics Review published an e-mail interview with Bill Park, a senior lecturer in the department of defense studies at King's College London. This is what he thinks about the capabilities of Turkish Navy. WPR: How does it compare with other navies in the region in terms of effectiveness and experience? Park: The Turkish coastline abuts the Black, Aegean and... Continue Reading →
Turkish Fast Attack Craft In Bosphorus
This procession of four Kılıç class fast attack craft and one support tanker was seen on 12th September 2011 on their northbound passage through Bosphorus. They were follow by two frigates later at the evening. The Kılıç class fast attack craft is enlarged version of Lürssen FBP-57 design. Their design incorporated radar cross section reducing... Continue Reading →
Turkish Aid Ship In Somalia
Turkish merchant ship M/V Burak A. carrying 5.000 tons of humanitarian including 8 full equipped ambulances, 1 forklift, 5 jeeps, 6 generators, 500 tents, 5000 blankets and 4.500 tons of food and medical supplies arrived in Mogadishu . The ship left Istanbul on 16th August and escorted by the frigate F-494 TCG Gediz all the way. After escorting M/V... Continue Reading →
25 Days to Go
Until the commissioning of the first Milgem class corvette F-511 TCG Heybeliada into service.
The Barbaros Action Plan
A few days ago the Turkish Daily Sabah run an article about the Barbaros Action Plan of Turkish Navy. The owners of Sabah have a very personal and close relationship with Turkish Prime Minister Mr. Erdoğan. That creates a dilemma. Did Sabah run that article because they have received some insider information from sources close... Continue Reading →
TCG Oruçreis In Copenhagen
While the waters in eastern Mediterrean is getting warmer the NATO's second smallest naval task force SNMG-2 ended its visit in Copenhagen, Denmark. The SNMG-2 consisting of the Turkish frigate F-245 TCG Oruçreis (flagship) and the Greek frigate F-464 HS Kanaris set sail from Copenhagen following a short summer dispersal, on Monday 05 September 2011. According to NATO... Continue Reading →
TCG Gemlik in Sri Lanka
While the tension rises in the Eastern Mediterranean, the lone frigate F-492 TCG Gemlik is continuing her goodwill visits in the Indian Ocean. The remaining ship of the Turkish Navy Task Group, she arrived in Colombo on 5th September 2011. Sri Lanka Navy ceremonially welcomed them in accordance with naval traditions. The purpose of the visit... Continue Reading →
TCG Kumkale On Builders Trial
The fourth boat of the New Type Patrol Boat class, P-1203 TCG Kumkale has started the builders trials. She was sighted on 25 August 2011.
TCG Gediz Escorts Turkish Aid Ship To Mogadishu
The first MK-41 VLs equipped Gabya (Perry) class frigate F-495 TCG Gediz is on her way to Gulf Of Aden. In 2009 it was announced that four of the eight Gabya class frigates in Turkish inventory would receive a 8 cell Mk-41 VLS for ESSM and a new 3D radar for improved observation and fire control capabilities. This upgrade is... Continue Reading →
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