Türkiye’s Naval Diplomacy Reaches Across a Divided Libya
Libya has long been one of the sharpest points of division in Turkish foreign policy. For years, Ankara stood firmly behind the UN-recognized Government of National Accord (GNA) in Tripoli, clashing...
View ArticleLest We Forget: TCG Dumlupınar
Seventy-two years ago today, the Turkish Navy suffered its greatest peacetime loss when the submarine TCG Dumlupınar (formerly USS Blower) sank at Nara Point in the Çanakkale Strait. TCG Dumlupınar and...
View ArticleMavi Vatan: The Press Day
The excitement began early in the morning as we prepared for our flight from Ankara to Dalaman on board a C-72 transport plane of the Turkish Naval Forces. Once we arrived at Aksaz Naval Base were...
View ArticleMavi Vatan-2025: A Closer Look at Türkiye’s Largest Naval Training Exercise
The Turkish Navy is gearing up for its flagship exercise, Mavi Vatan-2025, an ambitious training operation designed to test its capabilities in challenging scenarios and foster interoperability across...
View ArticleTCG Alemdar Heads to Norway for NATO Submarine Rescue Exercise Dynamic Monarc...
TCG Alemdar, the submarine rescue ship of the Turkish Navy set sail to Norway on 19 August 2024. The ship will take part in the NATO submarine escape and rescue exercise Dynamic Monarc 2024. TCG...
View ArticleThe Strategic Implications of İDO’s Vessel Sales
İstanbul Deniz Otobüsleri A.Ş. (İDO) was founded by the Municipality of Istanbul in 1987 as an alternative to Şehir Hatları, a state company that provided sea-borne transportation in Istanbul and other...
View ArticleKurtaran 2024 Submarine Rescue Exercise
Turkish Navy conducted the Kurtaran 2024 exercise between 24 and 30 April 2024 near Aksaz Naval Base. This annual exercise is focused on conserving and honing the skill of rescuing submerged disabled...
View ArticleThank you for Your Service: TCG Sokullu Mehmet Paşa decommissioned
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...
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Turkish Navy’s Strategic Shift Towards Independence
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...
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Marlin USV – Turkish Navy’s Cutting-Edge Unmanned Vessel Sets Sail
Screen capture from TV, showing the TCB 1101 Three warships – one frigate and two supply ships – and one uncrewed surface vessel were commissioned into the Turkish Navy on 19 January 2024. The...
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A Closer Look To The Barbaros MLU Project
TCG Oruçreis, before and after mid-life upgrade modernisation. The upper photo was taken by me in March 2018. The below photo was taken by Mr. Oğuz Eroğuz this week and was used with permission. Click...
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29 October Naval Parade – Once In A Lifetime Event
In a breathtaking display of maritime prowess and national pride, Istanbul played host to an extraordinary naval parade commemorating the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Turkish Republic on 29...
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Modernization of Turkish Submarines
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...
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New ESM Sensor For Burak Class Corvettes
The above photo, taken in March 2018 shows TCG Bartın with her original ESM sensor on top of her mast. The below photo, taken in January 2023, shows TCG Bartın with her new ESM sensor. TCG Bartın was...
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Electronic Warfare Exercise With Unmanned Vessels
This week, Turkish Naval Forces conducted an electronic warfare exercise off the coast of Antalya. The embedded short video shows ULAQ unmanned surface vessel with an EW suite and antenna. This...
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Testing Of DÜFAS Sonar System Has Started
TCG Sokullu Mehmet Paşa. Note the Gökdeniz CIWS turret has been replaced with other equipment. Photo: Oğuz Eroğuz. The detail equipment installed on board of TCG Sokullu Mehmet Paşa. Photo: Oğuz...
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Mine Scare In The Black Sea
Mine damage on Musca class minesweeper Lieutenant Dimitrie Nicolescu. Photo: Dobrogea TV On 8 September 2022, a Romanian ship reported a floating mine approximately 25 nautical miles northeast of...
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New Sensors For Gabya Class Frigiates
A photo of TCG Gaziantep with the new electro-optic sensor. Photo: Oğuz Eroğuz. Used with permission. The Turkish Navy started to upgrade the Gabya class frigates with a new electro-optic sensor. The...
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First Steel Cut For The New OPV
The first steel is cut for the Turkish Navy offshore patrol vessel Akhisar on 9 April 2022. The OPV is being developed by Asfat and is based on the Milgem class corvettes. By using the hull of the...
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Dynamic Manta 2022 Has Started
The participating warships and submarines in one photo. Original photo by NATO Marcom, improvements by me. NATO’s Submarine Warfare Exercise Dynamic Manta 2022 kicked on 21 February 2022, off the...
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