Category Archives: Turkey – Military

The image appears to show a Reis-class submarine belonging to the Turkish Naval Forces navigating past a coastal fortification

Transiting the Dardanelles

Sea trials begin for Turkish Navy’s second Istif-class frigate

TCG Izmir, the Turkish Navy’s second Istif-class frigateAnadolu Shipyard Will Xavier – Published on:  – 31 Aug 2026, 7:29 pm Turkey’s Anadolu Shipyard has begun conducting sea trials of a new multi-purpose frigate ordered by the Turkish Navy. The future TCG Izmir is the second of the Istif-class frigates, which belong to the MILGEM family of warshipsContinue reading “Sea trials begin for Turkish Navy’s second Istif-class frigate”

Ankara’s Ambition

Turkey’s Growing Defense Capabilities, Partnerships and Industrial Base A Turkish Land Forces helicopter formation sweeps over a fleet led by TCG Anadolu (L-400), May 21, 2026, at Efes. USNI News photo Ankara’s Ambition Turkey’s Growing Defense Capabilities, Partnerships and Industrial Base Aaron-Matthew Lariosa June 2, 2026 3:59 PM DOĞANBEY TRAINING AREA, TURKEY — Two-thousand-pound bombs,Continue reading “Ankara’s Ambition”