Logistics support ships are among the most critical assets ensuring the operational continuity of modern naval forces. These vessels provide fuel, ammunition, food, spare parts, and personnel support to warships during extended deployments, enabling fleets to operate for long periods without returning to port. Especially in blue-water operations far from home bases, logistics support ships significantly enhance mission effectiveness while strengthening strategic deterrence. In this context, they are not merely auxiliary platforms but an integral component of naval combat power.

From a technical standpoint, logistics support ships are equipped with high-capacity fuel and cargo tanks, helicopter decks, advanced replenishment-at-sea systems, and modular storage areas. Their ability to resupply warships while underway allows uninterrupted operational tempo and greater mission flexibility. In countries such as Türkiye, which aim to expand maritime reach and naval presence, logistics support ships play a key role in blue-water strategy, global mission capability, and the development of domestic defense industries. Today, these ships also contribute to crisis response, humanitarian aid, and evacuation missions, offering a multi-dimensional military capability beyond conventional warfare.