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Turkey Launches Indigenous Submarine, Strengthens Naval Defense Capabilities

12/4/2025

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On December 4, 2025, Turkey's defense ministry announced the start of construction of its first indigenous submarine, MILDEN.
The ministry confirmed the completion of its first corvette sale to NATO ally Romania, involving the Akhisar light corvette.
Turkey is advancing its naval capabilities with the construction of the TF-2000 naval air defense destroyer, part of the "Steel Dome" air defense system, to strengthen production and reduce reliance on foreign suppliers.

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On December 4, 2025, Turkey's defense ministry announced the start of construction of its first indigenous submarine, MILDEN.
The ministry confirmed the completion of its first corvette sale to NATO ally Romania, involving the Akhisar light corvette.
Turkey is advancing its naval capabilities with the construction of the TF-2000 naval air defense destroyer, part of the "Steel Dome" air defense system, to strengthen production and reduce reliance on foreign suppliers.