The Turkish navy is among the world’s largest naval warfare forces. With its number of warships and modern capabilities, the Turkish Naval Forces safeguard the Eastern Mediterranean, the Aegean Sea and the Black Sea. With a total of nearly 200 warships, placing it among the world’s largest fleets, the Turkish navy competes with Europe’s major naval powers. Currently, 31 warships are under construction in various Turkish shipyards for the navy. These vessels are all components of the National Ship Project (MILGEM). Under the same program, Turkish engineers are also building warships for Pakistan, Malaysia and Ukraine. As one of the largest defense exports of Türkiye, MILGEM warship sales are helping the Turkish navy strengthen its position among global military actors, similar to other branches of the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK). Initiated in the 1990s and now producing naval combat platforms across multiple classes, the MILGEM project aims to meet the needs of the Turkish navy using domestic resources. Several platforms – such as submarines, corvettes, offshore patrol vessels and intelligence ships – have already been delive
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