14.02.2026, 02:01
Zitat:Istif Frigate MoU Not Binding, Turkish MoD Clarifies
12 Feb 2026, 16:39 2 mins
Turkiye
Navy / Maritime
Istif Frigate MoU Not Binding, Turkish MoD Clarifies TurDef
Türkiye’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) addressed the issue during its weekly press briefing, responding to questions regarding the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between TAIS Shipyards and Qatar-based Barzan Holdings at DIMDEX 2026 in Doha.
The clarification follows political debate in Türkiye after the MoU became public. Opposition figures argued that the frigates were originally intended for the Turkish Navy and that exporting them would weaken naval capabilities. Türkiye’s Directorate of Communications’ Centre for Combating Disinformation rejected those claims, though its response also drew further political reaction.
Prior to the formal statement, Turkish MoD sources had indicated that existing force structure planning allows for export activity without creating a capability shortfall.
The ministry however stressed that the Qatar-related MoU does not constitute a final agreement and contains no provisions regarding construction or delivery timelines.
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