The historic ceremony, which demonstrated the production power of the Turkish defense industry at sea, was held at the Istanbul Shipyard Command with the presence of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. At the "Commissioning, Flag Raising and First Steel Cutting Ceremony of Naval Platforms," the new vessels were added to the inventory of the Turkish Naval Forces. 4 critical platforms While these additions were made, the third ship of the MİLGEM project was also delivered to our friendly country Pakistan.
Speaking at the ceremony Commander of Istanbul Shipyard, Rear Admiral Recep Erdinç Yetkin And Commander of the Naval Forces, Admiral Ercüment Tatlıoğlu, They explained the technical details of the projects and the level of localization achieved.
4 New Platforms Join the Navy
The following platforms officially began their duties with the raising of the Turkish flag at the ceremony:
- TCG HIZIRREİS (S-331): The second of the Reis-class submarines with air-independent propulsion systems.
- TCG KOÇHİSAR (P-1221): %80 yerlilikle üretilen Hisar sınıfı Açık Deniz Karakol Gemisi.
- TCG C-159: New Type Landing Craft (LCT).
- MESSENGER: %90 yerli motora sahip İnsansız Deniz Aracı (İDA).
A New and Fast Member of the Amphibious Force: TCG Ç-159
The amphibious fleet, one of the most critical elements of the Turkish Navy's "Power Projection" capability, New Type Landing Craft (LCT) the first delivery of the project TCG C-159 It is being modernized. This platform, built by Anadolu Shipyard and inaugurated with a ceremony, 79.9 meters long, 11.7 meters wide And 1,156 tons displaced With its structure, it stands out as one of the most ambitious ships in its class.
As emphasized by the Commander of the Naval Forces, Admiral Ercüment Tatlıoğlu, the ship goes beyond classic military tasks such as tank landings and marine troop deployments, possessing a versatile identity as a "Logistics Support Ship".
- High Payload Capacity: TCG C-159, 3 ALTAY Main Battle Tanks It has the capacity to simultaneously transport an equivalent heavy armored vehicle. Furthermore, it can safely transport over 200 tons of cargo or 260 fully equipped marines from the open sea to the target area.
- Access to Shallow Waters (Beaching): Capable of "landing" in shallow coastal areas inaccessible to conventional warships, the vessel will play a vital role in delivering heavy equipment and aid supplies directly to shore during natural disasters such as earthquakes or floods where port infrastructure has collapsed.
- Speed and Range: With its speed exceeding 18 knots, TCG Ç-159, classified as a "Fast Landing Ship," will serve as one of the most agile components of the Navy's "Amphibious Corps established in Çanakkale" at sea.
TCG KOÇHİSAR: A National Power Plant Completed in 3 Years Through "Lean Manufacturing"
The second ship in the Hisar-class Offshore Patrol Vessel program. TCG KOÇHİSAR (P-1223), It attracted attention with its success in engineering and construction processes. Istanbul Shipyard Commander Rear Admiral Recep Erdinç Yetkin stated that this was the first time such a project had been undertaken in the construction of the ship. “"Lean Manufacturing Block Construction"” that this approach is being implemented, and thanks to this new technique, construction activities are being carried out 3 years He explained that the work was completed in such a short time that the ship was made ready for duty.
According to the technical data shared at the ceremony, the features of TCG KOÇHİSAR are listed as follows:
- Size and Capacity: Boat, 99.5 meters length and 2,300 tons They have an away game.
- %80 Yerlilik: The ship was developed using the experience gained from the MİLGEM design. %80 yerlilik The rate has been reached.
- National Weapons and Sensors: All of the weapons and sensors on board the ship were developed in Türkiye. Integrated systems include: 76mm National Naval Gun, These include a Helicopter Acquisition and Transfer System, a Sonar System, and a Close-in Air Defense System.
- Program Objective: TCG KOÇHİSAR belongs to the "Hisar Class" and has a total of From 10 ships It took its place in the navy as the second ship of the planned project.
Huge Delivery to Sister Country: PNS KHYBER (282)
The third ship of the Pakistan MILGEM Corvette Project, one of the greatest fruits of defense industry cooperation between Türkiye and Pakistan. PNS KHYBER (282), The ship was delivered to the Pakistan Navy in a ceremony. Pakistan Navy Chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf, who attended the delivery ceremony of the vessel built by ASFAT as the main contractor, stated that this project is a concrete manifestation of the "one nation, two states" understanding between the two countries.
Rear Admiral Recep Erdinç Yetkin, Commander of the Istanbul Shipyard, explained the industrial scale and technological infrastructure involved in the ship's construction with the following striking data:
- Massive Size and Capacity: It is 108.2 meters long, 14.8 meters wide, and 2,985 tons PNS KHYBER, which has the capability of traveling abroad, will be able to travel from Istanbul to Karachi without refueling or resupplying, and without interruption. 30 days It has the logistical capacity to remain at sea.
- Construction Statistics: The construction of the ship required 160,000 man-days of labor., 323,000 meters (323 km) Cables were laid, 20,000 meters of pipe were installed, and 1,500 pieces of equipment were assembled. This totals [number] including live firings. 630 hours The challenging sea trials have been successfully completed.
- %75 Yerlilik ve Türk Sistemleri: The ship utilized Pakistani state-owned equipment as well as a significant number of Turkish systems. The percentage of local components in the total configuration is between Pakistani and Turkish systems. %75 It reached that level.
- The ship's "brain" is from Türkiye: The ship is equipped with a sonar system, an Friend-or-Foe (IFF) system, a Close-in Air Defense System, and all these weapons work in an integrated manner. ADVENT Combat Management System It was developed by Türkiye. In addition, Pakistan's P-282 surface-to-surface and Albatros surface-to-air missiles were also integrated into the system.
Silent and Deep Power: TCG HIZIRREİS (S-331) Enters Service
The second ship of the Reis Class Submarine Program, one of the most strategic projects of the Turkish navy. TCG HIZIRREIS, The ship officially entered service with a ceremony. Naval Forces Commander Admiral Ercüment Tatlıoğlu stated that TCG PİRİREİS, the first of its class, has been successfully serving for over a year, and explained the deterrent capabilities that TCG HIZIRREİS will add to the navy with the following technical details:
Project Schedule: The third ship of the Reis class. MURATREIS‘It was stated that the first submarine will enter service at the end of 2026, and the remaining 3 submarines will be added to the inventory one per year, completing the project with a total of 6 vessels.
15 Days of Uninterrupted Sailing Underwater: TCG HIZIRREİS, with its Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) System Thanks to its technology, you don't have to surface to snorkel. For 15 days It can remain submerged. This feature allows the submarine to operate with a high degree of secrecy.
Striking Force with National Weapons: The submarine stands out not only for its stealth but also for its firepower. Admiral Tatlıoğlu stated that TCG HIZIRREİS is equipped with domestically produced guided missiles. ATMACA And TRAVELER‘In addition to that, National Torpedo AKYA and National Mine MALAMAN‘He emphasized that it would be used effectively, thus becoming a significant force multiplier for the navy.
Navy's Type 5 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle: ULAK Enters Service
The newest addition to the Turkish Naval Forces' vision for unmanned systems. ULAK Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV), The ULAK was delivered to the navy in a ceremony. Naval Forces Commander Admiral Ercüment Tatlıoğlu stated that following the Marlin, Sancar, Salvo and Albatros UAVs that had previously entered the inventory, ULAK is the latest addition to the navy's fleet. 5 different types They announced that it was an unmanned marine vehicle.
The following technical and strategic details regarding ULAK were shared at the ceremony:
- %90 Yerli Motor: Admiral Tatlıoğlu stated that the most striking feature of ULAK is the engine on it. %90 oranında yerli imkanlarla He emphasized that it was manufactured.
- Kamikaze IDAs are on their way: The Commander of the Naval Forces stated that ULAK, the 5th type, has been added to the inventory in addition to the existing 4 types, and also announced that the construction of **”Kamikaze Unmanned Surface Vehicles”** is ongoing.
- Skill Enhancement: It was stated that with the commissioning of ULAK, the Turkish Naval Forces' unmanned systems capabilities have been taken to a more advanced level in terms of quality and variety.
First Steps Towards the Navy of the Future: National Submarine “ATILAY” and TCG SEFERİHİSAR
The ceremony not only involved the completion of existing deliveries, but also marked the launch of critical projects that will shape the future of the Turkish Navy.
We've entered the World's Top 10: Our National Submarine "TCG ATILAY"’
The most strategic move of the ceremony was made within the scope of the National Submarine (MİLDEN) Project. Naval Forces Commander Admiral Ercüment Tatlıoğlu announced the launch of Türkiye's first domestically designed national submarine. TCG ATILAY‘They announced that construction of [the building] has begun.
Admiral Tatlıoğlu emphasized the importance of this project with the following words: "With our National Submarine Construction Project, we are able to design and build our own submarines." dünyadaki 10 ülkeden biri konumuna geldik.” Bu hamle, Reis sınıfı denizaltılardan elde edilen tecrübenin tamamen yerli bir tasarıma dönüşmesi anlamına geliyor.
Hisar Sınıfının 7. Gemisi: TCG SEFERİHİSAR
Açık Deniz Karakol Gemisi programı kapsamında filonun genişlemesi de sürüyor. İstanbul Tersanesi Komutanı Tümamiral Recep Erdinç Yetkin, Hisar sınıfı olarak adlandırılan 10 gemilik programın 7. gemisi olan TCG SEFERİHİSAR‘ın ilk sac kesiminin Cumhurbaşkanı Erdoğan tarafından gerçekleştirildiğini belirtti. Böylece geminin inşa süreci resmen başlamış oldu.
39 Gemi ve Milli Uçak Gemisi Vizyonu
Deniz Kuvvetleri Komutanı, Türk tersanelerindeki üretim kapasitesinin ulaştığı boyutu çarpıcı bir rakamla açıkladı. Şu anda tersanelerde aynı anda 39 adet askeri geminin inşa halinde olduğu belirtildi. Oramiral Tatlıoğlu ayrıca, National Aircraft Carrier And TF-2000 Hava Savunma Muhribi projelerinin inşası için çalışmaların süratle devam ettiğini vurgulayarak donanmanın gelecek vizyonunu ortaya koydu.
Anahtar Kelimeler: TCG Koçhisar, TCG Hızırreis, PNS Khyber, Milli Denizaltı Atılay, İstanbul Tersanesi Komutanlığı, MİLGEM ihracatı, ULAK İDA, Türk savunma sanayii gemi projeleri.
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