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Zitat:Turkish National Warship Progress: Late or on Time?
06 Feb 2026, 23:28 13 mins
Turkiye
Analysis Navy / Maritime
Turkish National Warship Progress: Late or on Time? TurDef
The Turkish Navy stayed self-sufficient until the ironclad era; today it is rebuilding its shipbuilding strength in all aspects with 1000-year traditions.
The Ottoman Navy mostly lost its pre-eminence at the advent of the steam age. An attempt was subsequently made to recoup this development through domestic shipbuilding projects, following a series of developments triggered by the Cyprus crisis during the Republic of Turkiye era. The Turkish Naval Society was established in the 1960s with the objective of constructing landing crafts capable of transporting troops, military equipment and supplies from sea to shore using domestic resources for possible operation to liberate the Turkish Cypriots. To this end, the Society launched a "Build Your Own Ship" campaign. The construction of the TCG Berk (D 358) and TCG Peyk (D 359) destroyer escorts in Turkiye was the result of a process shaped by various initiatives over time, marking a significant turning point.
In the wake of the two destroyers, the Turkish Naval Forces deviated from a policy of "direct procurement of platforms". In this instance, the focus shifted to the construction of MEKO frigates for the Turkish Navy, namely the Yavuz and Barbaros Classes, and Type 209 Submarines in Gölcük, following the introduction of "Licensed Shipbuilding in Turkish Shipyards" in the 1990s. However, it was not until the MilGem (Millî Gemi / National Ship) Programme, which was resolutely pursued for the construction of the Ada-Class Corvettes, that a breakthrough was achieved in domestic design and military shipbuilding capacity.
To achieve a more comprehensive understanding of the present situation, a thorough examination of the issue's background is necessary. Shipbuilding, which necessitates numerous systems to operate in synchronised and flawless harmony, poses a challenge on a wholly distinct scale for naval vessels. This is due to the integration of disparate sensors, weapons, subsystems and technologies. The shipbuilding process, which is already lengthy, difficult and expensive, is becoming even more costly, particularly in terms of the demand for domestic subsystems; the burden is increasing, and the processes are becoming more protracted.
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