Turkey's Naval Projects Discussion

Combat-Master said:
Construction of STM-500 Mini Submarine to start next year
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www.defenceturkey.com

STM Aims to Start the Construction of the STM 500 Mini Submarine in 2022

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Test production part of STM-500 hull, displayed at SAHA'24 defence expo
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMhIsCLVAPo

"Designed by STM engineers and having started the production of the resistant hull test in June 2022, Turkey's first national submarine for special operations and attack purposes, the STM500, was successfully completed in 2023, including the production of the resistant hull test and quality test processes. With the successful production of the first test block at TEKFEN Manufacturing and Engineering Inc. facilities under the supervision and control of STM engineers, with completely domestic infrastructure and facilities, the test blocks of a war submarine were produced domestically in the civilian industry for the first time in Turkey."
www.stm.com.tr

STM - Milli Denizaltı STM500’ün Mukavim Tekne Test Üretimi Tamamlandı

www.stm.com.tr www.stm.com.tr

They've completed the test hull in 2023, and only just shown it off Today. I wonder what state actual production model is in.
 
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www.navalnews.com

TRANÇA mini attack submarine breaks cover in Turkey - Naval News

At SAHA EXPO 2024, DATUM Submarine Technologies, based at Istanbul Technical University, unveiled its mini attack submarine, TRANÇA.
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General Specifications​

  • Length (LOA): 20m
  • Beam: 2.8m
  • Height: 3.6m
  • Displacement: 60 tonnes
  • Diving depth: 250m
  • Operational speed: 4 kts
  • Snorkelling speed: 8 kts
  • Max Speed: 12 kts
  • Range: 400 NM (battery), 2000 NM (snorkel)
  • Crew: 4 operator + 6 combat swimmer
  • Communications: VHF, HF, SATCOM
  • Navigation: GNSS (Surface), INS+DVL (Underwater)
  • Propulsion: 50kW electric engine, 400 kW diesel engine, Lithium Titanate Oxide Batteries
  • Command, Control and Combat Management: TUBITAK MÜREN, HAVELSAN SEDA
  • Weapons: 2x533mm torpedo tubes for SUB-ATMACA AShM, AKYA Heavyweight torpedo, 2/4 units Stidd DPD Swimmer delivery vehicles or 2/4 units MALAMAN smart sea mines
 
While I was on the ferry on the Bosporus, look what I was lucky enough to take some pics
 

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Combat-Master said:
Test footage of MALAMAN naval mine
https://twitter.com/x/status/1846129219299889392
View: https://x.com/avionot/status/1846129219299889392

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"The Malaman is over 1.8 metres long, has a diameter of 533 mm, compatible with heavy torpedo launching tubes, weighs 600 kg and can operate at temperatures between –2.5°C and +36°C, and at depths over 100 metres. It contains an undisclosed amount of in sensitive plastic-bound explosive. The mine is fitted with acoustic, magnetic and pressure sensors which data, combined together, allow precise identification of naval vessels. The identification friend or foe algorithm avoids the mine to be set off when friendly assets navigate in the area. No details were provided on the level of intelligence contained in the detection system, but it is quite probable that a database allows to precisely identifying the traffic, eventually activating the Malaman on pre-selected targets."

www.edrmagazine.eu

IDEF 2023 - Malaman and Uça; the sea bottom Turkish challenge to enemy naval platforms - EDR Magazine

At IDEF 2023 visitors could see for the first time the Malaman deep bottom mine as well as the Uça.
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Combat-Master said:
Test production part of STM-500 hull, displayed at SAHA'24 defence expo
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMhIsCLVAPo

"Designed by STM engineers and having started the production of the resistant hull test in June 2022, Turkey's first national submarine for special operations and attack purposes, the STM500, was successfully completed in 2023, including the production of the resistant hull test and quality test processes. With the successful production of the first test block at TEKFEN Manufacturing and Engineering Inc. facilities under the supervision and control of STM engineers, with completely domestic infrastructure and facilities, the test blocks of a war submarine were produced domestically in the civilian industry for the first time in Turkey."
www.stm.com.tr

STM - Milli Denizaltı STM500’ün Mukavim Tekne Test Üretimi Tamamlandı

www.stm.com.tr www.stm.com.tr

They've completed the test hull in 2023, and only just shown it off Today. I wonder what state actual production model is in.
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CENK 300-N | Naval radar under development for Turkey's Fast Attack Craft Project
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GaN-based solid-state transmitter/receiver modules, advanced digital signal processing architecture, low probability of intercept feature, multi-target tracking, electronic beam stabilization, short reaction time, advanced electronic protection techniques with modern and unique architecture.

CENK 300-N, with its software and hardware architecture that can be rapidly adapted to needs and evolving threat environments, provides high-speed updates for priority targets, high accuracy position information for G/M and gun engagement, and low life-cycle cost with easy maintenance/repair.

  • X-band
  • Solid-state Transmitter/Receiver Modules
  • 2-Axis AESA
  • Integrated IFF Interrogator Antenna
  • 180 km Effective Range
  • 70° Elevation Coverage
  • 30 rpm
  • 1000 Target Tracking Capacity
  • Electronic Stabilization
  • Advanced Electronic Counter-Countermeasures
  • Sector Blanking and Sector Shielding
  • Jammer Detection, Direction Finding, and Tracking
  • Gun Fire Support
  • Liquid Cooling
  • Deck Weight <900 kg
 

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ALPER 210-N LPI radar | Fitted to Turkey's Type U-209 Submarine modernisation project
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ALPER 210-N is a submarine LPI (Low Probability of Intercept) radar system designed to integrate with various submarine masts. It enables the detection of surface targets in all weather conditions, both day and night, with a low probability of being detected during operation. The system features a frequency-hopping pulsed waveform to enhance performance.

Technical Specifications
  • X-Band
  • Special Pulsed Waveform
  • Frequency Hopping
  • Solid-State Transmitter
  • 48 NM Effective Range
  • Output Power: 1W–200W
  • 15 m Range Resolution
  • ARPA Processor with a Tracking Capacity of 100 Targets
  • (W)AIS Integration
  • S57 / S63 Chart Display Capability
  • Radar Video Freeze Functionality
  • Reduced Detection Probability with Limited-Time/Return Scanning Option
  • Antenna and Directional Unit Option Resistant to 60 Bar Pressure
 

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There must be a whole unpleasant design process for ships that you expect to be under hostile air, AShM, and ballistic missile threat 24/7...

Such as Turkey's fleet, most of Germany's fleet, Italy's fleet...
 
Turkey's first domestic Fin Stabilization System was certified by Türk Loyd. Thus, the system can now be used on ships certified by all class societies that are members of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS), including Türk Loyd.

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The Fin Stabilization System, whose design and production stages have been completed, has been integrated into two corvettes as part of an export project led by STM. This is the first time an export project has used a Fin Stabilization System developed by a local company using national resources. In addition, the system is planned to be integrated into Turkey’s national frigate project, including the MILGEM 6, 7 and 8 ships.

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The Fin Stabilization System provides support for helicopter operations and weapon stabilization during firing and the transfer of replenishment, supplies and personnel at sea. Its design is resistant to harsh sea conditions and has automatic and adaptive operation features.


www.haberdenizde.com

Fin stabilizasyon sistemine Türk Loydu’ndan ürün sertifikası

STM ve Robotek Otomasyon işbirliğiyle geliştirilen Türkiye'nin ilk yerli ve milli Fin Stabilizasyon Sistemi, Türk Loydu'ndan ürün sertifikasını aldı.
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2025 for Turkish Navy starts off with steel cutting ceremony for MUGEM-Class Aircraft Carrier and TF-2000-Class destroyer and welding ceremony of MILDEN-Class submarine
https://twitter.com/x/status/1874772740651037096
View: https://x.com/tcsavunma/status/1874772740651037096


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We should also see New Type FAC starting production this year, which I'm personally looking forward to see. Turkey has increased it's defence budget 25% higher from previous year to $47bn in 2025.
 
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Scott Kenny said:
That's a serious increase!
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Mind you, that number also includes the budgets for other military force and law enforcement agencies as well; including the Gendarmerie. For example, Turkish Gendarmerie and Police Special Forces also operate their own attack helicopters (albeit this is quite unconventional) and they are also involved in cross-border counter terrorism operations.

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So in reality there's hardly any increase over last year's spending.

In fact, Turkey spends/has spent significantly lower than the NATO target of 2%.

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This is what we mean by when we say that there's been a huge under-investment in the military and that the majority of the inventory is facing obsolesce.

Unfortunately Turkey's been falling behind in arms procurement in the last ~25 years.

Modern indigenous weapons and systems are slowly replacing older, foreign built ones but there needs to be more budget and production capacity allocated for this to deter other countries in the region from taking antagonistic steps that would benefit no one.
 
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snne said:
So in reality there's hardly any increase over last year's spending.

In fact, Turkey spends/has spent significantly lower than the determined NATO target of 2%.
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Oof. Yeah, need to fix that, and it's probably going to take doubling the current budget (when you include all the extras like Gendarmes and PSF).
 
Combat-Master said:
Ministry of National Defense: "Turkish military shipbuilding industry is currently building 31 ships simultaneously"
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Sweet! Just remind the budget-writers to try to plan things out so that all those shipyards keep busy and don't need to lay off workers between work...
 
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Combat-Master said:
Anadolu Shipyard launched the second I-class frigate, TCG İzmir (F-516). Due to enter service in 2026
https://twitter.com/x/status/1877731367334682748
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Note: Starting with F-516 (future TCG İzmir), all subsequent ships in the class are going to be equipped with Strike-length MIDLAS. You can clearly see the increased length of the space that is reserved for the VLS.

Here's how it looks like on F-515 TCG Istanbul

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snne said:
https://twitter.com/x/status/1877731367334682748
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Note: Starting with F-516 (future TCG İzmir), all subsequent ships in the class are going to be equipped with Strike-length MIDLAS. You can clearly see the increased length of the space that is reserved for the VLS.

Here's how it looks like on F-515 TCG Istanbul
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Yeah it looks that way, not liking the chunk of metal protruding from the deck like that, spoils the aesthetics of the ISTIF-Class...
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ARES 2-NCD Radar Electronic Support System
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The ARES 2-NCD is a next-generation Electronic Warfare (EW) System specifically designed for surface platforms to operate effectively in modern and future high-density electromagnetic environments and against complex threats. The system has been proven in field operations, offering unmatched electronic threat awareness through advanced radar signal detection, accurate parameter measurement, and superior direction-finding performance.

Key Features​

  • Detection and Identification: Detects and identifies radar signals with precision using mission data files and library structures for automatic classification.
  • Wide Frequency Coverage: Operates in C-K frequency bands, supporting various frequency options.
  • Advanced Receiver Architecture: Incorporates wideband and digital microwave receiver technology for enhanced performance.
  • High Accuracy Direction Finding (DF): Delivers exceptional DF performance for improved situational awareness.
  • Rapid Response: Ensures quick reaction times to evolving threats.
  • Low False Alarm Rate: Provides reliable identification with minimal false alarms.
  • LPI Detection: Detects low probability of intercept (LPI) signals for enhanced threat awareness.
  • Alarm Capabilities: Offers both visual and auditory alerts for rapid operator response.
  • Post-Mission Analysis: Includes data recording for after-action review and analysis.
  • Interoperability: Interfaces with Combat Management Systems (CMS) and supports platform-wide emission control.
  • Mission Data File Creation Software: Enables customization of system parameters for mission-specific requirements.
  • Standards Compliance: Designed to meet MIL-STD-810 (environmental) and MIL-STD-461 (electromagnetic compatibility) standards.
  • Compact and Modular Design: Lightweight and modular for ease of integration on various platforms.
  • Distributed Layout Capability: Can be deployed across different parts of a platform for optimized performance.

Technical Highlights​

  • High Probability of Intercept (POI): Ensures maximum detection accuracy for critical threats.
  • Ease of Integration: Simplifies installation on surface platforms, reducing time and costs.
  • Mission-Ready: Designed to function seamlessly under demanding operational conditions.
ARES 2-NCD empowers naval platforms with unparalleled radar electronic support capabilities, ensuring a tactical advantage in both peacetime operations and combat scenarios.
 

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