12.11.2025, 15:08
Zitat:Nusret 2025: Turkish Navy’s Competency in MCM Part I
11 Nov 2025, 00:08 18 mins
Turkiye
Analysis Navy / Maritime Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Nusret 2025: Turkish Navy’s Competency in MCM Part I TurDef Photo: TurDef
The recent incursion by the Russian Federation into Ukraine has resulted in a significant increase in the presence of naval mines in the Black Sea, reaching levels that recall the period of heightened tensions during the Cold War era. The munitions, which have broken free from their chains and are being swept away by the currents, pose a significant risk to navigational safety in the region and directly threaten the Istanbul Strait.
The Turkish Navy has been confronted with explosive ordnance, including naval mines drifting in the Black Sea and unmanned naval vessels that have lost control from the outset of the conflict. The Mine Group Command and the Turkish Navy's unmanned aerial vehicles are closely monitoring threats that occasionally drift toward the northern entrance of the Istanbul Strait and ensuring their disposal.
The ongoing war in Ukraine will, naturally, come to a conclusion at some point in the future. It has become an imperative that cannot be disregarded; the cleaning of mines laid on the battlefield by both occupying forces and the defenders must be addressed with utmost urgency. Conversely, the munitions that remain in situ are highly likely to drift over time, carried by currents. This scenario poses a significant threat not only to the Black Sea, the Turkish Straits and the Sea of Marmara, but also to the critical trade routes that traverse these bodies of water. It is imperative to acknowledge the substantial volume of grain that transits this waterway, not only for Europe but for the global economy. Disruptions to operations in this context are unavoidable. Mine clearance constitutes an activity in which the humanitarian aspect is of the utmost significance. This guise was used in the past to raise proposals for international mine removal operations among countries that do not border the Black Sea. The Turkish Navy has repeatedly asserted its capacity to resolve this issue independently, a prospect that is likely to become a matter of urgency in the near future. The Nusret 2025 INVITEX, held in the Saros Gulf, Çanakkale, provided an excellent opportunity to put this into practice and to demonstrate in detail the full capabilities of the Turkish Mine Group Command Fleet to international distinguished observers.
https://turdef.com/article/nusret-2025-t...mcm-part-i
Zitat:Nusret 2025: Turkish Navy’s Competency in MCM Part II
11 Nov 2025, 00:40 10 mins
Turkiye
Analysis Navy / Maritime Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Nusret 2025: Turkish Navy’s Competency in MCM Part II Photo TurDef
The recent incursion by the Russian Federation into Ukraine has resulted in a significant increase in the presence of naval mines in the Black Sea, reaching levels that recall the period of heightened tensions during the Cold War era. The munitions, which have broken free from their chains and are being swept away by the currents, pose a significant risk to navigational safety in the region and directly threaten the Istanbul Strait. PART II
Turkish Naval Forces and Mine Countermeasures Operations
The geographical importance of Turkiye is evidenced by its strategic position along the waterways connecting Asia and Europe. Factors such as partnership in the Black Sea and the geopolitical situation in the Eastern Mediterranean are also critical issues for Turkish maritime sovereignty. Acknowledging this circumstance, a substantial shift has been implemented to the Turkish Navy's in mine warfare strategy during the 1990s. A thorough evaluation of the disadvantages inherent to minesweepers was conducted, culminating in the determination of the necessity for a minehunter. This determination was made with the objective of optimising mission safety, success rate, and the percentage of clearance achievable. In 1999, five Engin (E) Class Minehunters equipped with PAP Plus ROV devices were procured from France.
https://turdef.com/article/nusret-2025-t...cm-part-ii