The AKYA torpedo, developed by ROKETSAN using national resources, was successfully fired from the TCG Sakarya submarine during the Denizkurdu-II 2026 Exercise against the target vessel M/G Sokullu Mehmet Paşa. Achieving a direct hit, the AKYA successfully destroyed the target and once again demonstrated the technological level reached by Turkish defense industry.

ROKETSAN has played a leading role in the design, development, and production of missile, rocket, and torpedo systems since its establishment in 1995. The company has undertaken numerous projects of strategic importance in increasing localization rates and developing national technology. The AKYA torpedo represents an important step in this vision to strengthen submarine combat capabilities. The institution's expertise in maritime and submarine weapons has enabled it to provide solutions tailored to the operational needs of the Turkish Navy.

The AKYA torpedo is a modern guided munition system designed for launch from submarines. The system utilizes advanced sensor technologies and autonomous navigation capabilities in target detection, tracking, and engagement phases. The torpedo has undergone comprehensive testing to ensure reliable performance across various maritime environments and operational scenarios. The direct hit demonstrated during the exercise validates that the system has achieved its design objectives and is ready for operational use. Torpedoes launched from submarine platforms serve as critical offensive and defensive tools against ship and submarine targets, enhancing their strategic value.

Turkish defense industry is closing an important gap in the development of submarine combat capabilities. The AKYA torpedo, as a domestically designed and produced system that enhances the combat effectiveness of the submarine fleet, contributes to localization objectives. Denizkurdu exercises are conducted regularly to test the operational readiness of the Turkish Navy and validate the integration of new systems. Data obtained from these exercises provides important feedback for system development and improvement of operational doctrine. The successful performance of the national torpedo system indicates that Turkish maritime technology has reached international standards.

In the global maritime sector, submarine torpedoes have been developed and operationally deployed by various nations. Systems such as Germany's SalamIS, Italy's Black Shark, and Norway's Mk 48 torpedoes exemplify submarine weapons developed to NATO standards. When compared with these international counterparts, the AKYA torpedo demonstrates that Turkish engineering and design competence has reached a significant level in the submarine weapons field. The system is a national solution designed and developed to meet the operational requirements of the Turkish Navy. In the future, similar torpedo systems may offer export potential and international marketing opportunities, creating new revenue streams for Turkish defense industry.