>In February, UK Trade & Investment Defence & Security Organisation (UKTI DSO) will entertain its guest from Turkish maritime industry in a invitation only gathering. This is a clear and unmistakable sign of growing interest of British defence companies in Turkish naval projectsIt was about time as the existence of British involvement in Turkey's naval projects have... Continue Reading →
>Submarine News Around The Region
>As I go trough the backlogof stories accumulated while I had no PC, I found these two news of special interest:Zaporizhzhya with engines running. Photo: e-CrimeaThe work on Zaporizhzhya: Zaporizhzhya is Ukraine's sole Foxtrot class (Project 641) submarine. She has entered into overhaul in February 2010. She is being overhoauled in 13th Repair Unit with... Continue Reading →
>A Small Naval Review of 2010
>As one year ends and the new one starts, the temptation to make lists about various subjects becomes almost irresistible. So I followed the urge in me and made this 5 point list about the most important events for Turkish Navy in 2010:The Sea Trials of TCG Heybeliada: The first ship of the Milgem class... Continue Reading →
>Turkish ASW Plane Spotted In Malta
>According to Air Forces Monthly magazine, Turkish Navy CN-235 MPA plane, TCB-652, now with French test registration was photographed visiting Malta, back in November 2010. Two years after the first flight of the aircraft the tests are still continuing. The ASW plane acquisition project (also known as Meltem project) of Turkish Navy is a very long... Continue Reading →
>New Photo Of TCSG Dost
>The new patrol ship of Turkish Coast Guard, SG-701 TCSG Dost is being fitted at the pier of the RMK Shipyard, where she was build.It is reported that she will start her sea trials in a few days may be even before the new year. The second ship of this class, SG-702 TCSG Güven was launched on... Continue Reading →
>Modernization Project For Atılay Class Submarines Approved
>On their latest meeting on 18th December 2010, Defense Industry Executive Committee (SSIK) decided to start contract negotiations with STM for the upgrade of Type 209 Atılay class submarines.According to the latest modernization project for the Type 209, Atılay Class submarines, the oldest two boats will be decommissioned as soon as the first Type 214... Continue Reading →
>A New Frigate For The Russian Black Sea Fleet
>The new Project 11356 frigate for RBSF.© RIA Novosti. Igor ZaremboAccording to RIA Novosti, the construction of a Project 11356 Class frigate destined for the Russian Black Sea Fleet will start today at the Yantar Shipyard in the Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad.Yantar won a tender to build three Project 11356 frigates in October. The Black... Continue Reading →
>TCG Güven Launched
>SG-702 TCSG Güven Photo: http://www.denizhaber.com.trYesterday, the second search and rescue ship for the Turkish Coast Guard Command SG-702 TCSG Güven was launched at RMK Marine Shipyard, Istanbul.The first ship of the class, TCSG Dost, was launched in June 2010. She is currently being fitted aout at the same shipyard. She will begin with her HAT and... Continue Reading →
>TCSG-312 Upgraded With A STAMP
>TCSG-312 with a new STAMPTurkish Coast Guard craft TCSG-312 seems to have a brand new STAMP installed.STAMP is a remote-controlled Stabilized Machine Gun Platform developed by Turkish defense contractor ASELSAN. This fast response boat locally know as MRTP-33 class, was designed and build by Turkish Yonca-Onuk shipyard. Although there are 13 similar boats in service.... Continue Reading →
>Turkish Boats For Romanian Border Police Delivered
>The five river partrol boats of SNR-17 class, constructed for Romanian Border Police were delivered last week. Istanbul Shipyard (not to be mixed with Istanbul Naval Shipyard) was seleced by Romania to supply the boats back in January 2010. The total value of the project is estimated to be around 7,5 million euros.The boats are equipped... Continue Reading →
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