Author: Anil Sahin

The Turkish naval forces have recently entered an important modernization process with the increasing capabilities of the Turkish defense industry. With these activities, which are also referred to as “Blue Homeland Modernization” by those involved, the “Power Transfer Capability” of the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) will be subject to a significant increase. Currently, 31 different platforms, including destroyers, frigates, corvettes, fast patrol boats, offshore patrol vessels, submarines, mine search vessels and landing ships, are being built in Türkiye. Most recently, it was announced that the National Aircraft Carrier (MUGEM) construction has officially started. When MUGEM is completed, Türkiye will have…