Türkische Marine

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Mavi Vatan 2026 reveals un Türkiyemanned naval playbook
11 Apr 2026, 11:40 16 mins
Turkiye
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Mavi Vatan 2026 reveals Türkiye unmanned naval playbook TurDef
About the Exercise

Exercise Mavi Vatan (Blue Homeland)-2026, conducted under the command of the Turkish Navy, took place from 3 to 9 April 2026. The activity, which involved warships, helicopters and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), was conducted in the Eastern Mediterranean and concluded on 9 April with live-fire drills. The Blue Homeland exercise, conducted with the aim of facilitating joint operations between Turkish naval assets and other military units, ensuring interoperability, and testing new technologies under near-combat conditions in a real operational environment, is one of the largest exercises involving naval units.

Scenarios and situational conditions were designed to enhance the operational capabilities of units participating in the exercise and were conducted under real-world conditions. Furthermore, during the exercise, which tested the command-and-control capabilities of the headquarters and operations centres of the Navy’s subordinate commands, the assessment, anticipation and decision-making abilities of command-and-control and field personnel, as well as participating units, were evaluated in a high-threat environment. The exercise’s objectives also encompassed the development of interoperability procedures with other military commands, public institutions and organisations.

https://turdef.com/article/mavi-vatan-20...l-playbook

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MURATREİS begins sea trials as third Reis-class boat
23 Apr 2026, 14:10 3 mins
Turkiye
Navy / Maritime
MURATREİS begins sea trials as third Reis-class boat turdef
The Turkish Navy’s third Reis-class submarine, MURATREİS (S-332), conducted its first sea trial on April 20, following the completion of harbour acceptance activities. The development was disclosed during the Turkish Ministry of National Defence’s weekly press briefing on April 22.

According to Rear Admiral Zeki Aktürk, Press and Public Relations Advisor and Ministry Spokesperson, the submarine had its national flag hoisted during a ceremony on April 17 before proceeding to sea trials three days later.

https://turdef.com/article/muratreis-beg...class-boat

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Turkish Navy to receive more ZAHA
by Yusuf Emir Işık May 14, 2026
FNSS nears completion of first KAPLAN APC for Indonesia
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A contract was signed between the Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB) and FNSS for the procurement of 27 additional vehicles within the scope of ZAHA Phase II.

The ZAHA Phase II procurement contract was signed between the President of the Secretariat of Defense Industries (SSB) and FNSS at the Istanbul Expo Center. Under this second phase agreement, the production of 27 additional vehicles for the Turkish Naval Forces Command is targeted.

Regarding the procurement contract, Prof. Dr. Haluk Görgün, President of the SSB, stated:

“We are gathered for the second phase procurement of our Armored Amphibious Assault Vehicle Project, one of the most ambitious land-sea platforms of the Turkish defense industry. Our goal was to develop an entirely original platform in the armored amphibious assault vehicle class, which only a few countries in the world can design and produce. ZAHA has been actively used in operational missions for over two years. In this phase, user experiences from the field will be incorporated into the platform, ZAHA’s capabilities will be further enhanced, and its export potential will be transformed into a concrete plan.”


ZAHA with ÇAKA RCS
Emphasizing that ZAHA is a significant symbol of the “Blue Homeland” vision, Türkiye’s amphibious operation capability, and national engineering strength, Görgün announced that 5 prototypes have been produced and comprehensive qualification tests have been successfully completed. In this context, the serial production of 27 vehicles was carried out and delivered to the Turkish Naval Forces Command.

https://en.defenceturk.net/turkish-navy-...more-zaha/

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Turkey to buy 100 one-way explosive naval drones for swarm attacks
By Cem Devrim Yaylali
May 21, 2026, 02:32 PM








Aselsan unmanned surface vessels and underwater drone systems are showcased during SAHA 2026 at Istanbul Expo Center on May 8, 2026. (Ferda Demir/Getty Images)
İZMİR – Turkey is moving to buy 100 expendable unmanned surface vessels for its navy, Defense News learned during the SAHA Expo 2026 defense exhibition this month.

The decision to procure the systems was made during the February meeting of the Defense Industry Executive Committee, the highest decision-making body in Turkey’s defense procurement and industrial policy.


The Secretariat of Defense Industries (SSB) is overseeing the procurement project. The 100 expendable unmanned surface systems will be produced by three different companies.

https://www.defensenews.com/global/europ...ign=tw_dfn

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Turkey to buy 100 one-way explosive naval drones for swarm attacks
By Cem Devrim Yaylali
Thursday, May 21, 2026








Aselsan unmanned surface vessels and underwater drone systems are showcased during SAHA 2026 at Istanbul Expo Center on May 8, 2026. (Ferda Demir/Getty Images)
İZMİR – Turkey is moving to buy 100 expendable unmanned surface vessels for its navy, Defense News learned during the SAHA Expo 2026 defense exhibition this month.

The decision to procure the systems was made during the February meeting of the Defense Industry Executive Committee, the highest decision-making body in Turkey’s defense procurement and industrial policy.

https://www.c4isrnet.com/global/europe/2...aign=tw_c4

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Turkish Navy to launch AKYA torpedo for first time in DENİZKURDU-II
04 Jun 2026, 09:58 2 mins
Turkiye
Navy / Maritime Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Turkish Navy to launch AKYA torpedo for first time in DENİZKURDU-II TurDef
The Turkish Navy will begin the planned DENİZKURDU-II Exercise on 4 June across the Mediterranean, Aegean Sea, Sea of Marmara and Black Sea, with the first launch of the AKYA heavyweight torpedo among the exercise's key activities. The exercise will continue until 14 June.

Details of the exercise were presented during a press briefing in Gölcük, Kocaeli. According to information released ahead of the exercise, a total of 125 naval platforms, 60 aircraft and approximately 18,000 personnel will participate in the activity. The exercise will also involve nine submarines and around 450 submarine personnel.

One of the most significant milestones of DENİZKURDU-II will be the first live launch of the indigenous AKYA heavyweight torpedo against a target. AKYA was developed as an indigenous heavyweight torpedo for the Turkish Navy’s submarine fleet.

https://turdef.com/article/turkish-navy-...izkurdu-ii

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https://x.com/Defence_Turk_EN/status/206...03026?s=20

Der Moment in dem der Schwergewichtstorpedo Akya unter dem Kiel des Zielschiffs und detoniert und anschließender Kielbruch der das Zielschiff in zwei Stücke reisst. Die Aufnahmen stammen vom Manöver Denizkurdu-II.

https://x.com/TyrannosurusRex/status/206...6811218072

Auf der Denizkurdu-II wurde auch eine Atmaca AShM von der TCG Burgazada F-513 abgefeuert. Der Flugkörper traf das Ziel erfolgreich über der Wasserlinie.