Turkish Navy – The Defense Post

Feb- 2026 -

26 February

Sea

Turkish Navy Commissions Sancar Armed Unmanned Surface Vehicle

The Turkish Navy has commissioned the locally developed Sancar armed unmanned surface vehicle into operational service, strengthening its unmanned naval warfare capabilities.

Aug- 2025 -

20 August

Europe

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Turkey Reveals Design of First-Ever Destroyer, the TF-2000

Turkish defense contractor ASFAT has unveiled the design of the TF-2000, the country’s first indigenous air and missile defense destroyer.

13 August

Europe

Giulia Bernacchi

AI Integration Targets Faster, Smarter Decisions in Turkish Naval Operations

Turkey is advancing its naval capabilities by integrating AI to improve real-time decision-making, command, and control in complex maritime environments.

Jun- 2025 -

2 June

Europe

The TCG Murat Reis (S-332) Reis-class submarine

Rojoef Manuel

Turkey Launches Third Reis Submarine

The Turkish Ministry of Defence has rolled out its third Reis-class submarine at the Gölcük Naval Shipyard in Kocaeli.

Mar- 2025 -

17 March

Arms

Atmaca cruised missile launched from the Turkish navy's submarine

Christine Casimiro

Turkish ‘Atmaca’ Anti-Ship Missile Completes First Underwater Firing Test

The Turkish Navy has successfully completed the first underwater test-firing of an anti-ship cruise missile produced domestically.

Jan- 2025 -

23 January

Europe

Istanbul-Class multi-role frigate, TCG Istanbul.

Rojoef Manuel

Anadolu Shipyard Lays Keel of Fifth Turkish Navy Istif Frigate

Anadolu Shipyard has laid the keel of the fifth Istif-class frigate for the Turkish Naval Forces as part of the service’s 2020 national warship modernization effort, according to multiple sources.

7 January

Europe