TR Navy Naval Programs

[Fatman17]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2090402317858144714

 

[Sanchez]

It's possible that he misspoke and meant Milgem total including Adas. We haven't heard of any follow up order for 4 more.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2091121455874383982

We really do not need 12 Istifs. We need larger, maybe similarly equipped 16-32vls 8 ASM mid size frigates to replace older Gabyas that we can send over for long duties like off Libya.

 

[Pokemonte13]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2091121455874383982

We really do not need 12 Istifs. We need larger, maybe similarly equipped 16-32vls 8 ASM mid size frigates to replace older Gabyas that we can send over for long duties like off Libya.

Maybe there is a flight 2 configuration

 

[Anmdt]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2091121455874383982

We really do not need 12 Istifs. We need larger, maybe similarly equipped 16-32vls 8 ASM mid size frigates to replace older Gabyas that we can send over for long duties like off Libya.

Possibly they intend to sell 2 more istifs on the go remember 2 is already sold to Indonesia, thus adding 4 more to the orders.
On top of that, this also proves neither serial production of TF-2000 is as close as advertised.

 

[Yasar_TR]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2091121455874383982

We really do not need 12 Istifs. We need larger, maybe similarly equipped 16-32vls 8 ASM mid size frigates to replace older Gabyas that we can send over for long duties like off Libya.

I fully agree with you. If the intention is to sail our flag in blue waters, then İstif class is a limited platform. Long endurance and open seas performance capable 135+ metres long 4500 to 5500 ton frigates are needed.
The aircraft carrier will need at least one may be two tepe class destroyers to accompany it. Also two mid class frigates that can sail in blue waters.

Gabya class frigates are specially built for ocean going duties. But their endurance regarding range is less than İstif and their endurance regarding going without replenishment is similar to İstif.

So we need a frigate that can go long without replenishment and withstand the arduous sailing conditions of open oceans.


EDIT

@Anmdt ’s last post makes sense.
They have sold 2 İstif ships already. So they need to replace those. Add 2 more with a view to sell (if not already promised to another country) . That makes 12 altogether.