During the distinguished observer day activities of the Denizkurdu-2/2026 Naval Exercise, conducted under the command of the Turkish Navy and coordinated by the Ministry of National Defence, the ATMACA anti-ship missile successfully engaged a surface target, the HISAR-D RF guided projectile engaged an air target, and the AKYA heavyweight torpedo engaged a submarine threat. These systems, developed under the coordination of the Presidency of Defense Industries, demonstrated their operational effectiveness by operating in an integrated manner within the same tactical scenario during the exercise.

The Presidency of Defense Industries is a coordination and management institution established to meet the strategic requirements of Turkish naval platforms. The agency coordinates projects from defense industry companies including ROKETSAN, ASELSAN, and STM, facilitating the development and integration of national weapon systems. Throughout the design, production, and testing phases of systems requested by the Turkish Navy, the presidency manages project oversight and quality assurance responsibilities.

The ATMACA anti-ship missile is a medium-range guided weapon system designed for engagement of ship and coastal targets. The system provides long-range precision strikes through radar and optical guidance capabilities. The HISAR-D RF is the missile component of the air defense system, providing an effective guided projectile against medium-altitude air targets. The AKYA heavyweight torpedo is a domestically produced naval weapon designed to counter submarine and surface ship threats. These three systems collectively provide a comprehensive response to the multi-layered naval defense requirements of the Turkish Navy against surface, air, and subsurface threats.

Turkish defense industry has significantly increased localization rates in naval platforms and weapon systems in recent years. The successful performance of national systems during naval exercises demonstrates that the Turkish Navy's operational requirements can be met through domestic and national resources. This achievement reflects the integrated working capability of the defense industry ecosystem and the advancement of engineering capacity. The exercise also demonstrated the ability of different institutions and companies to coordinate effectively within the same operational environment.

In international naval defense standards, anti-ship missiles, air defense systems, and torpedoes represent fundamental weapon systems for naval forces. In NATO standards and global defense industry practice, the integrated operation of these system types is critical to the success of naval operations. Turkey's possession of national production capabilities in all three system categories strengthens strategic independence in naval defense and enhances deterrence capacity in the Blue Homeland.