Anadolu Shipyard has launched the TCG İzmir frigate, designated F-516, marking the second ship in the İstif class frigate series and the sixth vessel under Turkey’s MİLGEM (National Ship) project.

Two more Istif-class frigates developed within Türkiye's MILGEM project were launched into the sea, according to the head of the Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB) on Saturday. "The indomitable ...

Turkish Istanbul-class frigate TCG İzmit (F 517) seen at Sedef Shipyard at launch on 11 January 2025. (TAIS Shipyards) TAIS Shipyards partners Anadolu and Sedef shipyards launched the second and ...

The two firms are the latest to add expertise gained on the UK’s Type 26 programme to Australia’s future frigates. The Royal Australian Navy’s Hunter-class frigates have secured two significant new ...

To meet these requirement, the Schottel transverse thruster (STT) is designed with improved maneuvering performance. Each of the Miecznik-class multi-role frigates being built by PGZ Stocznia Wojenna, ...

The Congressional Research Service (CRS) on Dec. 19 released an updated report “Navy Constellation (FFG-62) Class Frigate Program: Background and Issues for Congress.” The CRS reports provides a very ...

NSA O’Brien’s Latest Audible on Navy Plans: Calls For More Frigates, Faster It’s unclear if Robert O’Brien’s calls for hypersonic missiles on destroyers and building more frigates ...

L3Harris Technologies has secured a contract from BAE Systems Maritime Australia to provide the Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS) for the Royal Australian Navy's (RAN) Hunter class frigates ...

On Saturday, January 11, the Turkish Defence Agency (SSB) reported the launching of two of its new Istif-class frigates, the second and third units that make up the new fleet destined for the Turkish ...

The Navy began procuring Constellation (FFG-62) class frigates (FFGs) in FY2020, and a total of six have been procured through FY2024. Current Navy plans call for procuring a total of at least 20 ...

While the shipbuilding was entirely domestic though, the technology fit still made use of outside equipment. Details on launch were sketchy, but it was expected that the King Thalun, like the Kyan ...

Understanding the Program The Constellation-class frigate program was launched by the United States Navy to replace the aging Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigates. Since then, it has encountered ...