>Another photo of Milgem has emerged. Some small changes can be seen compared to her lasf photo of late March.Photo from Mr. Turgay and it is used with his permission.
>Beyaz Fırtına 2010 Naval Exercise
>Last week, the naval exercise Beyaz Fırtına 2010 has started. There is very little information about it in the media. It has started on 10th May and will end on 20th. There is no information about its aim nor where it is held. According to small media reports the following ships are taking part in... Continue Reading →
>Old Minesweeper Sunk As Target
>Probably nobody does remember it or does care or is interested. But I do. The identity of old minesweeper that was sunk as target during last month’s Deniz Yıldızı naval exercise was revealed as ex-TCG Seddülbahir (M-513). She was decommissioned in March 2006. She can be seen on the background, burning.
>Turkish Naval Task Force Sailed Away From Marmaris
>The Task Force that Turkish Navy organized has sailed away from its homeport of Aksaz, Marmaris. Four frigates and a replenishment tanker will sail for the next 60 days in international waters of Mediterranean and Adriatic seas. According to the schedule released by Turkish Navy, the task force will spend 40 days in sea. 20... Continue Reading →
>Turkish Naval Task Force
>Turkish Navy announced that it has formed a Task Force. This TF will be activated on 6th May 2010 and will remain active till July 2010. Turkish warships regularly take part in NATO’s task forces SNMG-2 and SNMCMG-2 for years. And in the last two years a frigate took part in US lead anti-piracy task... Continue Reading →
>A Video About Deniz Aslanı 2010
>A short video from TRT about Deniz Aslanı 2010 exercise.
>Deniz Aslanı 2010 – Search And Rescue Exercise
>Turkish Navy, Coast Guard and Air Force conducted a search and rescue exercise in Aegean, on 29th April 2010.The participants were one frigate, two corvettes, three coast guard vessels, one plane and five helicopters. The exact names of the participating ships, with the exception of the frigate, were not mentioned in the press releases. But... Continue Reading →
>Konca 87 Moored Mine
>The Naval museum of Çanakkale is a very interesting place to visit. The museum area covers a part of a port that was build to protect the city and the straits from invading fleets. The fact that, the port was active during the Gallipoli wars creates an aura of authenticity. At the weekend when I... Continue Reading →
>Turkish Warships To Participate in Air Force Exercise
>Four warships of Turkish Navy will take part in the major air force exercise. Turkish Air Force operates in Konya a big training facility where Turkish Air Force and participating air forces of other nations can simulate any kind of air to air or air to surface combat operations. The exercises held in Anatolian Eagle... Continue Reading →
>Turkish Navy Naval Parade In Dardanelles
>Yesterday, to commemorate the 95th anniversary of the Gallipoli Campaign, Turkish Navy organized a naval parade in Dardanelles. It meant a 20 hours round trip for me to Çanakkale, see the parade, take the photos of the participating ships and return home. But it was worth it. 4 frigates, 4 fast attack craft and 4... Continue Reading →
