Today, Aselsan shared new information regarding the tests conducted with Gökberk mobile laser weapon system. Both Aselsan and Roketsan have significantly advanced laser weapon systems, enhancing defense capabilities against modern threats such as drones and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). These systems, when fielded, will demonstrate the nation's commitment to integrating advanced technologies into its national... Continue Reading →
Havelsan announced yesterday that it has successfully integrated its Advent Martı Command and Control System into the TCSG-553 aircraft of the Turkish Coast Guard Command. The TCSG-553 was originally equipped with Thales AMASCOS (Airborne Maritime Situation & Control System) and was commissioned under the Meltem II program in 2013. This program involved the integration of... Continue Reading →
The newest warship of the Pakistani Navy PNS Hunain sailed southbound through Istanbul on 5th August 2024. This is the first time that the vessel passed through Istanbul. This is her delivery voyage to Pakistan. The Pakistani OPV was built in Damen Shipyard, in Galati Romania, The 2300 tonnes vessel has a length of 90... Continue Reading →
The Turkish Navy announced that the Rhein class multi-purpose ship TCG Sokullu Mehmet Paşa was decommissioned on 25 February 2024. The ship was a patrol boat tender for the German Navy. She was built in Schlichting Shipyard in Traveminde as FGS Donau and commissioned to the German Navy in 1964. She was recommissioned into the... Continue Reading →
In a resounding display of technological prowess, Turkey has embarked on the serial production of three groundbreaking weapon systems: the indigenously developed Akya heavyweight torpedo, the Atmaca surface-to-surface anti-ship guided missile, and the Sapan anti-aircraft air-defense missile. The milestone in the production of these cutting-edge systems was marked by a contract signing ceremony held on... Continue Reading →
Three warships - one frigate and two supply ships - and one uncrewed surface vessel were commissioned into the Turkish Navy on 19 January 2024. The commissioning ceremony was held at Sefine Shipyard in Yalova, where the largest vessels, TCG Derya, and the smallest one, Marlin USV were constructed. With the commissioning of the USV,... Continue Reading →
In this penultimate installation of my week-long exploration of the significant naval developments that shaped the maritime landscape from my point of view, we will look a little closer to the first of İstif class frigates TCG Istanbul. The first indigenous frigate constructed in Turkey, TCG Istanbul is not commissioned yet, however, she was the... Continue Reading →
Yesterday, when I was writing about the lessons to be learned from the war in the Black Sea, I did not mention the use of expandable USV in detail, as I intend to do that today. Ukraine faced a formidable challenge in reshaping the maritime dynamics of the Black Sea conflict. Illustrating its ability to... Continue Reading →
Let us take a closer look at the Barbaros mid-life modernisation program as the first ship to undergo this modernisation, TCG Oruçreis, started her sea trials this week. First, focus on the external changes: 1. The Sea Zenith turrets are gone. The two aft turrets, on both sides of the hangar are replaced with the... Continue Reading →
In a significant development for the Turkish Navy, the inventory of Preveze class submarines is undergoing a half-life modernization project. The Preveze Class Submarine Half-Life Modernization Project, initiated by SSB in 2016 covers the submarines TCG Preveze, TCG Sakarya, TCG 18 Mart, and TCG Anafartalar was launched and formally approved in 2017. On 8 February... Continue Reading →
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