Turkey officially launched the eighth ship of the national shipbuilding program, MİLGEM, at the Sepine Shipyard in Yarova Altinnova.
The new frigate TCG ̇çel represents an important milestone in Türkiye’s technology independence and naval expansion strategy.
The trap is designed to be 113 meters long and about 3,200 tons of drainage, and it is possible to perform multipurpose missions such as anti -submarine, water warfare, air defense, electronics, and search structure.
The trap is equipped with a system developed by the domestic industry:
- MKE 76mm gun
- Defense system Gökdeniz
- Vertical launch system Midlas
- Anti -ship missile atmaca
- 3D radar CENK
- Electronic optical tracking system
- Combat Management System Advent
Localization and integration
Dr. Harluke Go Gork, head of the Turkish Defense Industry, emphasized:
“Milgem is not just a trap project. This is a symbol of Turkey’s willingness to be self -sufficient in the defense industry, showing high -level engineering capabilities and domestic production vision.”
According to Gorgyun, up to 80%of the parts of TCG ̇çel are domestic and developed in cooperation with more than 200 institutions and companies.
Strategic background
He also mentioned that the essence is related to the “Mavi Vatan” Doctrine. This poisoning aims to project Turkish naval forces to various regions.
“All the traps we are launching not only strengthen our security, but also show our engineering ability and maritime resolution in the world.”
Project continuation
Led by the National Defense Industry Office, the MİLGEM program is planning to build a variety of pre -fits, corvets and future destroyers. Seven friges are currently drying, two of which are made at the Sephine shipyard.
With the essence of TCG ̇çel, Turkey will also strengthen its position as one of the countries that build the most warships and expand export capacity to allies and partner countries.
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