TR Navy Naval Programs

[Yasar_TR]

They just quoted the Aselsan CEO.


Like you said, this is a modernization program, but they didn't mention that they completed the program. Did they?

Bro , just read the first paragrapgh as the caption. If I didn’t know what was actually done, I would think the whole Project was completed. It says frigates, in plural, and states that project was completed.

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ASELSAN published a press release to announce that it has successfully completed the BARBAROS-Class Frigates Mid-Life Upgrade (BARBAROS-MLU) Project by modernising 21 systems on TCG Oruçreis F 245 with advanced, indigenous solutions.
unquote.

 

[Strong AI]

Bro , just read the first paragrapgh as the caption. If I didn’t know what was actually done, I would think the whole Project was completed. It says frigates, in plural, and states that project was completed.

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ASELSAN published a press release to announce that it has successfully completed the BARBAROS-Class Frigates Mid-Life Upgrade (BARBAROS-MLU) Project by modernising 21 systems on TCG Oruçreis F 245 with advanced, indigenous solutions.
unquote.

That looks like a typo, maybe you can reach out to them?

 

[mTT]

TCG Volkan, which is a part of the Turkish Naval Forces Command, will be donated to the Maldives in order to develop and support its defense infrastructure.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1910991587061940446

 

[Sanchez]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1910991587061940446

She was reclassed as a training and test ship last year. Interesting that it wasn't sent to Somalia instead. It should be a simple, small very short range OPV with two big guns for patrols.

 

[Anmdt]

She was reclassed as a training and test ship last year. Interesting that it wasn't sent to Somalia instead. It should be a simple, small very short range OPV with two big guns for patrols.

Those ships were brought to 'test and training ship' status following certain spare part acquisition and maintenance issues. Not that it is embargoed or so, but few systems have been discontinued in spare part list too and cannibalism has brought us so far.

Wondering how that will be maintained in maldives, or whether the ship will go some slimming down on problematic components. Likely will follow additional exports to maldives on closeby dimensions, the transfer is for training purposes.

Someone, somehow blocked transfer of a FAC and sale of one new NTPB to one party in Libya, yet they have received plenty of trainings for boat operations. While now we have heard of MoU with eastern part (Hafter), i have no idea what the hell is going on since it is purely political.

 

[Anmdt]

It seems Dearsan model is based on Ada, Desan model is based on Istif.

I am really wondering what will be the end products look like and how will the OPV fleet shaped.

Desan and Özata simply lease out the slipways and shipyard facilities for the construction. It is possible that Dearsan is already owning those shipyards and it was them, who earlier got the coastal oiler, assignee to these two shipyards.

The main contractor is Dearsan, remaining is simply 'facilities'.

 

[Fairon]

Desan and Özata simply lease out the slipways and shipyard facilities for the construction. It is possible that Dearsan is already owning those shipyards and it was them, who earlier got the coastal oiler, assignee to these two shipyards.

The main contractor is Dearsan, remaining is simply 'facilities'.

Understood. So why is there a 2 different models?

Will there be a 2 different(or more) hulls of OPV's with different mission profiles(like hi-lo mix or something else) or is there a mistake with one of the models?(Like outdated model (with Ada shaped) or misunderstanded model(with Istif shaped) )

 

[Anmdt]

Understood. So why is there a 2 different models?

Will there be a 2 different(or more) hulls of OPV's with different mission profiles(like hi-lo mix or something else) or is there a mistake with one of the models?(Like outdated model (with Ada shaped) or misunderstanded model(with Istif shaped) )

Just the design iterations. When Dearsan had the model, possibly the only change was related with the VLS. Later followed by few more adjustments and the scaled model hasn't caught up with that one.

 

[Kaan Azman]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1912111755716624407

Speaking of MEKOs, I'm sure ASELSAN could even put some interesting things in MEKO 360 like replacing Aspide Mk1 with GÖKSUR 100-N VLS (They pretty much have the same range) and putting three non-standalone GÖKDENİZ in place of four DARDOs

 

[Strong AI]

Looks like STM NETA started its sea trial.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1912878675189432584

 

[Anmdt]

Game on, both Mine-hunter and MCMW vessels are on the schedule. A class consisting of the ships similar to the Aydın Class will be built in Istanbul Shipyard Command. 5 of those are planned. MCMW is on Dearsan.

New LCTs, and an Ocean-Going research vessel is also still on the plan.

NG-MCMW will be 2470 tons, 80 meters in length and 2 organic USV for MCMW, 4 UUV and others. MHV on the other hand will be equipped with VDS.

 

[Saithan]

Mothership type vessels ?

 

[Sanchez]

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Game on, both Mine-hunter and MCMW vessels are on the schedule. A class consisting of the ships similar to the Aydın Class will be built in Istanbul Shipyard Command. 5 of those are planned. MCMW is on Dearsan.

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New LCTs, and an Ocean-Going research vessel is also still on the plan.

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NG-MCMW will be 2470 tons, 80 meters in length and 2 organic USV for MCMW, 4 UUV and others. MHV on the other hand will be equipped with VDS.

Can we say that minehunter fleet is set to increase in size? Aydın class ships are too young and very capable ships, no?

 

[Anmdt]

Can we say that minehunter fleet is set to increase in size? Aydın class ships are too young and very capable ships, no?

I think those are not to replace Aydın Class but Engin Class consisting of 5 hulls. 1 of those already has been spared for test&training. Possibly by 2030 all of the Engin Class will retire, marking 30 years of service. But yes eventually the fleed expands with 6 new NG-MCMW.

 

[Ripley]

New LCTs, and an Ocean-Going research vessel is also still on the plan.

Will the Ocean-going research vessel be related to Turkish Antarctic project in any form?
And what is Meseha please?

 

[TheInsider]

I think the Navy needs a brand new oceanographic research vessel with a cutting-edge sea bed mapping capability and new ocean going research vessel can provide this capability.

 

[Saithan]

how much would it cost to build such a vessel and keep it working to map seabed etc. in Med. sea ? I'm thinking annual cost etc.

such a vessel could be used as front to place smart permanent sonobuoys for scientific research. If people get my meaning

 

[Anmdt]

Will the Ocean-going research vessel be related to Turkish Antarctic project in any form?
And what is Meseha please?

Meseha is referring to the "research". Not sure why Navy adopts the term. Probably referring to both oceanography and hydrography.

 

[Strong AI]

STM, Türkiye’s leading naval engineering company, continues sea trials of its Unmanned Autonomous Underwater Vehicle “STM NETA”. Just six months after its unveiling, STM NETA began sea trials and will primarily be used by the Turkish Navy for mine detection missions.

STM - Türkiye’s Unmanned Autonomous Underwater Vehicle, STM NETA, Continues Sea Trials

www.stm.com.tr

 

[Strong AI]

We proudly announced a new contract signed with the Directorate General of Coastal Safety for 16-off ARES 17 SAR Search and Rescue Vessel which will operate 24/7 in Türkiye's maritime jurisdiction areas and the Turkish Straits, aiming to enhance navigational safety and ensure the protection of life, property, the environment, and maritime security.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1925147283835724026