It is a moving part (the sensor elevates). Likely the cap detached from the folding bellow. In my opinion sensor itself remains unharmed from the failure since the cap merely is for weather protection.Its not shock resistant!… View attachment 79289
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It is a moving part (the sensor elevates). Likely the cap detached from the folding bellow. In my opinion sensor itself remains unharmed from the failure since the cap merely is for weather protection.Its not shock resistant!… View attachment 79289
In a port,maintenance or something,no problem.Its not shock resistant!… View attachment 79289
What is it now,yes or no?Statement from the Ministry of National Defense Regarding the Allegation of Ship Sales to Indonesia
ABOUT THE ALLEGATIONS OF SHIP SALES
Sources who also made a statement regarding the allegation of ship sales to Indonesia stated that construction of 39 ships is currently ongoing simultaneously in shipyards, adding: “This situation is a concrete indicator of our country’s determination to develop and renew its naval power with domestic and national platforms. At the DIMDEX-2026 fair held in Qatar, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between TAIS Shipyards and Qatar-based Barzan Holdings covering the construction of two Istif-class frigates. The memorandum, which includes the procurement of Turkish naval systems for Qatar and third countries, is not a finalized agreement and does not contain any provisions regarding the construction and delivery schedule of the ships.”
The sources also added that the allegations in the press do not reflect the truth.
Then come clean and say outright that the 7 ships allocated for Turkish navy will NOT be sold; in stead of beating around the bush.The sources also added that the allegations in the press do not reflect the truth.
Lol don't be surpised if in 2 weeks time we have official statements about selling the two ships. This is a nothing burger statement, if those two ships are not for sale under any circumstances they would just come out and state as such as you said.Then come clean and say outright that the 7 ships allocated for Turkish navy will NOT be sold; in stead of beating around the bush.
No one believes them after the way they sold TCG Akhisar to Romania.
I suppose it is a "yes" or "no" question of which officials avoid answering.Statement from the Ministry of National Defense Regarding the Allegation of Ship Sales to Indonesia
ABOUT THE ALLEGATIONS OF SHIP SALES
Sources who also made a statement regarding the allegation of ship sales to Indonesia stated that construction of 39 ships is currently ongoing simultaneously in shipyards, adding: “This situation is a concrete indicator of our country’s determination to develop and renew its naval power with domestic and national platforms. At the DIMDEX-2026 fair held in Qatar, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between TAIS Shipyards and Qatar-based Barzan Holdings covering the construction of two Istif-class frigates. The memorandum, which includes the procurement of Turkish naval systems for Qatar and third countries, is not a finalized agreement and does not contain any provisions regarding the construction and delivery schedule of the ships.”
The sources also added that the allegations in the press do not reflect the truth.
Not just Akhisar, obviously Koçhisar is about to be sold after completion of the trials and acceptance.Then come clean and say outright that the 7 ships allocated for Turkish navy will NOT be sold; in stead of beating around the bush.
No one believes them after the way they sold TCG Akhisar to Romania.
Just forget it,they'll sell them in silence.I suppose it is a "yes" or "no" question of which officials avoid answering.
It is not a recent matter, TAIS and SSB has been negotiating for the sale, for a whole year.
Besides that, ASFAT, a MSB subsidiary has sold Akhisar, and processing the sale of Koçhisar OPV as well.
Not just Akhisar, obviously Koçhisar is about to be sold after completion of the trials and acceptance.
It is sold, mate. It has been a year or more so the talks between TAIS - SSB and Indonesia have been going on (also with Qatar, recently). TAIS even brought the scaled model of the aforementioned hulls, specifically, to display at the fair.Just forget it,they'll sell them in silence.
They'll find ways to make us forget and move on.
Probably by commisioning the next two earlier then planned with the excuse that we have three Istif class in service already.
TN and MSB having no say in the ships built for them says enough about the state this country is in. And it is a miracle the foundation has not yet given in.It is sold, mate. It has been a year or more so the talks between TAIS - SSB and Indonesia have been going on (also with Qatar, recently). TAIS even brought the scaled model of the aforementioned hulls, specifically, to display at the fair.
MSB isn't even in that cycle, they are literally "cc"'ed.
Maybe the Navy can use the Yavuz class as ramming tools when the Navy encounters any Balharra class in the Mediterranean oder Aegean Sea.
Navy still has the edge and will only widen gap in the next 5 years. Navy also operates more ISR assets, drones and will operate more shore batteries than Greece.I love this! Ramming Belharras with Yavuz frigates. Given how things are evolving, this may be a viable strategy for our navy![]()
In which way, give us some details?Belharra is a biest. Istif is no match.
Kimon and the FDI are great ships. But they are also larger oceangoing ships. Istif is a faster ship and more suited for closed seas like Med.Belharra is a biest. Istif is no match. What if Greece does not wait 5 years? How many coastal batteries did they order so far? Or is it the same theatre „ will be, will have“ in 2030, in 2035 bs. We need those weapons now.
The Hellenic Navy variant, known as the Kimon-class, is significantly more heavily armed than the standard French Navy (Marine Nationale) version, Belharra (FDI).In which way, give us some details?
Thank you ChatGpt, however, I'm curious, which one these we won't be able to match with our own systems? Please be objective in your assessment.The Hellenic Navy variant, known as the Kimon-class, is significantly more heavily armed than the standard French Navy (Marine Nationale) version, Belharra (FDI).
- VLS Capacity: The French FDI typically carries 16 Sylver A50 vertical launch cells. In contrast, Greece's "Standard 2" configuration (expected by 2027) doubles this to 32 cells, allowing for 32 Aster 30 missiles. Aster 30 has a track record of successful interceptions against high-speed, maneuvering targets and has recently demonstrated its effectiveness in real-world Red Sea engagements against ballistic and anti-ship missiles. Its active seeker and "PIF-PAF" maneuvering system allow it to intercept threats that would evade more traditional missiles.
- Point Defense: Unlike the French ships, the Greek variant includes a 21-round RAM Block 2B Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) mounted on the hangar for superior last-ditch defense.
- Incremental Upgrades: Greece took delivery of its first frigate, HS Kimon, in December 2025 in a "Standard 1" configuration. It will be progressively upgraded to Standard 2++ by 2030, integrating advanced software and Sylena Mk2 decoy systems.
- Thales SeaFire Radar:
- Architecture: Features four fixed AESA panels mounted on a single mast, providing permanent 360-degree coverage without the blind spots or mechanical wear of rotating radars.
- Performance: It can track over 800 objects simultaneously at ranges up to 500 km for air targets and 80 km for surface targets.
- Specialty: It offers high-elevation coverage (up to 90°), making it exceptionally effective against ballistic missiles and steep-diving asymmetric threats.
- ASW Suite:
- Primary Sonar: Equipped with the Kingklip Mk2 hull-mounted sonar and the world-renowned CAPTAS-4 Compact variable depth sonar (VDS).
- Performance: The CAPTAS-4 is widely considered the gold standard for NATO navies, using low frequencies to detect quiet submarines at long ranges, even in difficult thermal layers, allowing the ship to drop the sonar below thermal layers where submarines usually hide. This makes the Kimon-class one of the most formidable anti-submarine platforms in the world.
- The CAPTAS-4 system includes built-in, sophisticated torpedo alert functions that use automated algorithms to distinguish the specific acoustic signatures of incoming torpedoes from background sea noise.
- The Naval Group CANTO anti-torpedo decoy, deployed via SYLENA Mk1 launchers, unlike older decoys that simply mimic the ship's noise, creates a massive, multi-frequency "acoustic field" of hundreds of false targets. This saturates the torpedo's sonar, preventing it from discriminating the actual ship and forcing it to attack the "cloud" of false targets until it runs out of fuel.
- Weapons: Uses MU90 Impact lightweight torpedoes, known for their high speed and ability to operate in extremely shallow or deep waters.
- The most striking feature of the Belharra is its inverted bow(pierce-wave design). This serves two purposes:
- Hydrodynamics: It improves seakeeping in high seas, allowing the ship to maintain speed without "slamming" into waves.
- Stealth: The hull shape, combined with a very clean and integrated superstructure, significantly reduces its Radar Cross Section (RCS). It is designed to appear as a much smaller vessel on enemy radar.