>According to the latest Savunma ve Havacılık magazine a contract was signed between Turkish Naval Research Center Command (ARMERKOM), Tübitak, Roketsan and Undersecretariat for Defense Industries for developing and prototyping of a heavy weight torpedo. The value of the contract is 24 million euros. ARMERKOM has the lead in designing the 533mm torpedo named Akya,... Continue Reading →
>Lest We Forget: The Gallipoli Campaign.
>Yesterday and today many Turks, Australians and New Zealanders commemorate the Gallipoli wars and the death.It was clear to the Allied commanders, after their attempt to force the Dardanelles by the naval alone, failed dramatically in 18 March; ground troops were needed to silence the Turkish defenses along the strait.On the dawn of 25th April... Continue Reading →
>French Warship Jean Bart In Iskenderun
>French destroyer D-615 FS Jean Bart arrived in Iskenderun Harbor on 12th March Friday for a visit.Apparently this is not just another liberty visit as French Ambassador to Turkey Bernard Emie, traveled to Iskenderun too.According to on line news portals the French delegation visited the French military cemetery in Iskenderun. The ambassador and the commander... Continue Reading →
>How Does Economic Downturn Affecting Navies?
>The influential and prestigious Proceedings magazine published by US Naval Institute, asked the commanders of the world's navies: The global economic downturn is obviously affecting the United States and its Navy. How is it affecting your navy's maritime strategy, operation, and force structure? Here are the answers of 3 commanders from this part of the... Continue Reading →
>Turkish Boats For Romanian Border Police
>Istanbul Shipyard (not to be mixed up with Istanbul Naval Shipyard) , was chosen to build 5 patrol boats for Romanian Border Police. This will be a first naval vessel export for this shipyard all boats will be delivered within this year.The 16.5 meter boats, which will be made up of aluminum, have the capacity... Continue Reading →
>The Undersecreteriat for Maritime Affairs forbids Turkish flagged Ships to Join Russian Convoys in Gulf of Aden
>The Undersecreteriat for Maritime Affairs (UMA) issued a declaration forbidding Turkish flagged ships to join convoys organized by Russian Federation in Gulf of Aden. Previously, in December the UMA announced that Turkish flagged ships may join to convoys organized by Russian Service of Federal Agency of Maritime and River Transportation and protected by Russian warship... Continue Reading →
>USS John L Hall In Samsun
>US Navy frigate FFG-32 USS John L Hall is making a liberty call in Samsun, Turkey. According to local newspapers she willl stay here two more days. She is the first US warship to visit Samsun, since USS Stout in July 2009.Photos from here.
>3rd Naval Systems Seminar
>3rd Naval Systems Seminar will be performed under the auspices of Undersecretariat For Defense Industries between 11th and 12th of October 2010 at ODTÜ – KKM (METU CCC)Sessions will cover the Naval Platforms (Ship and Machinery) and the Naval Systems (Weapon and Electronics).
>Turkish Navy To Continue Anti-piracy Operations (Updated)
>As predicted the parliament accepted the motion submitted by the government, to extend the presence of Turkish warships in Gulf of Aden for one year.So the government has the parliament’s approval to send warships to Gulf of Aden and the adjoining seas till 10 February 2011.Yesterday TCG Gemlik and TCG Gökova should have meet in... Continue Reading →
>Somali Pirates Should Be Prosecuted
>Turkey, as a founding member of the Contact Group on Piracy off the Coast of Somalia presented UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon a letter with information on the progress of actions taken by Turkey, against the Piracy in Gulf of Aden.For the full text of the letter click here.In this letter Turkey outlines her 2009... Continue Reading →
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