Army Recognition, one of Europe’s influential defense publications, published a striking analysis article on Türkiye’s defense industry. The Belgium-based international defense publication evaluated the launch of the sixth Istanbul-class frigate TCG Karadeniz, produced within the scope of the MİLGEM program, as one of the most important indicators of the level Türkiye has reached in its military ship production capacity.
EMPHASIS ON MASS PRODUCTION CAPABILITY
In the analysis, it was stated that Türkiye significantly accelerated the delivery process by building eight Istanbul-class frigates simultaneously in different shipyards. It was stated that TCG Istanbul is on active duty, TCG Izmir continues its sea tests, and other ships are at different production and equipment stages. According to Army Recognition, thanks to this production model, Türkiye has become one of the countries with an advanced maritime industry that can carry out the construction, equipment and testing processes of many warships at the same time.
DEFENSE TECHNOLOGIES STAND OUT
In the analysis, the Istanbul class frigates are not only a new warship, but also It was emphasized that it was an important engineering achievement that combined Türkiye’s domestic defense technologies on a single platform. It was pointed out that largely domestic systems such as ADVENT Combat Management System, CENK-S AESA radar, MİDLAS vertical launch system, ATMACA anti-ship missiles, GÖKDENİZ close air defense system, AKREP fire control radar, ARES-2N electronic warfare system, HIZIR torpedo countermeasure system and ORKA light torpedoes are used on the ships. According to the publication, this structure provides Türkiye with the flexibility to reduce dependence on foreign suppliers and develop battle management software according to its own needs.
Türkiye IS RISING IN GLOBAL SHIPPING
Army Recognition, Türkiye is simultaneously building 10 to 15 large warships for its own navy by 2026, He stated that when export projects are added, this number reaches 20 to 30 ships. According to the analysis, this production capacity places Türkiye among the countries that produce the most military ships in the world, after China, South Korea and the USA. In the analysis article, it was also evaluated that projects for countries such as Pakistan, Romania, Malaysia, Indonesia, Nigeria, Qatar and Ukraine increased the international competitiveness of Turkish shipyards.
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