By Military Turkey Daily News Services
The world takes notice! Turkiye’s national defense prowess is making waves, with Western media showering praise on the MİLGEM project and the Akhisar and Koçhisar offshore patrol ships built for the Naval Forces Command. This recognition underscores Turkiye’s rising star in the global defense industry.
Key Takeaways:
MİLGEM’s Global Impact: Europe’s top defense analysis platform, EDR, lauds the project’s success, highlighting its smooth operation despite the pandemic and Turkiye’s rare achievement of developing and building OPV designs.
ASFAT’s Rapid Rise: American analyst Chris Cavas emphasizes ASFAT’s remarkable trajectory, becoming a leading defense company in just five years and excelling in regional sales.
Local Content Champions: Shephard, another major defense media outlet, praises the ships’ high localization, with 80% of production being national compared to the Istanbul class. Ada systems, with 65% and 75% domestic equipment share, further showcase Turkiye’s technological prowess.
Why This Matters:
Western recognition validates Turkiye’s shipbuilding capabilities and its commitment to self-reliance in defense technology.
The MİLGEM project’s success sets a global benchmark for OPV design and construction, showcasing Turkiye’s innovation.
ASFAT’s rapid ascent highlights the dynamism and effectiveness of Turkiye’s defense industry, positioning it as a key player on the world stage.
Beyond the Headlines:
Western media delves deeper, analyzing weapon systems from ASELSAN, ROKETSAN, HAVELSAN, MKE, and TÜBİTAK, showcasing Turkiye’s comprehensive defense ecosystem.
This recognition opens doors for further collaboration and export opportunities, solidifying Turkiye’s position as a reliable defense partner.
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Keywords: Turkiye, MİLGEM, Offshore Patrol Ships, Defense Industry, Naval Forces, Technology, Innovation
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Stay tuned for further updates on Turkiye’s maritime might and its ongoing pursuit of defense excellence!
Company Profiles: ASFAT, ASELSAN, ROKETSAN, HAVELSAN, MKE, TÜBİTAK