The MARLIN unmanned surface vessel, developed by SEFİNE and ASELSAN, was tested with Kraken Robotics’ KATFISH synthetic aperture sonar system off Istanbul, focusing on the detection and classification of mine-like underwater targets.

As ROKETSAN accelerates its serial production capacity through new industrial investments, SİPER Block 2 is expected to enter service soon, while TAYFUN Block 4 is planned for induction later this year.

The Blue Homeland-2026 exercise is continuing across the Black Sea, the Aegean Sea, and the Eastern Mediterranean with multiple operational scenarios. Mine warfare, amphibious assault, air defense, and anti-submarine warfare drills are among the key activities.

TÜBİTAK’s 2025 activity report revealed that the YDYFR project, developed for the Turkish Naval Forces, has been completed. The over-the-horizon radar system operating in the HF band is expected to strengthen Türkiye’s long-range maritime surveillance capability.

ASFAT announced that the TF-2000 air defense destroyer and the MİLDEN national submarine projects are progressing on schedule, marking major milestones for Türkiye’s naval power.

The Italian Navy is preparing to integrate the Bayraktar TB3 onto the aircraft carrier Cavour, marking a major step in its carrier-based unmanned aviation capability.

The U.S. Navy has officially commissioned the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Massachusetts during a ceremony held in Boston.

Türkiye’s national anti-ship missile ATMACA proved its sea-to-land engagement capability by striking a designated land-coordinate target with full accuracy in a test launch from TCG Burgazada.