Developed by MKE, the indigenous DENİZHAN-76 naval gun stands out as a critical system for boosting the Turkish Navy’s firepower with its 16-kilometer range and 80-rounds-per-minute firing capability.

Turkish Navy Commander Admiral Ercüment Tatlıoğlu has stated that construction of ATILAY, the first platform under Türkiye’s national submarine program, has begun and is continuing, marking a major step toward strategic independence at sea.

Türkiye and Spain have signed a new framework agreement covering maintenance, repair, and technical support for TCG Anadolu, establishing a flexible long-term sustainment model for the platform.

Turkish shipyards are currently building 41 military vessels at the same time, and with 9 additional ships expected to enter production soon, the total is set to rise to 50.

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.

Turkish defense industry technologies were showcased aboard TCG Anadolu at Southampton Port in the United Kingdom. The event featured Bayraktar TB3 UCAV, armored vehicles, and various domestically produced munitions.

NATO’s flagship anti-submarine warfare exercise Dynamic Manta 2026 has begun in Italy with the participation of 10 allied nations, including Türkiye. Submarines, surface combatants, and maritime patrol aircraft are taking part in high-intensity integrated training operations in the Mediterranean.

Turkish Navy’s Gür-class submarine TCG 1. İnönü will take an active role in NATO’s Dynamic Manta 2026 exercise off the coast of Italy.