https://www.shephardmedia.com/author/cem-devrim-yaylali/News authored by Cem Devrim Yaylalıen-gbSun, 24 May 2026 03:32:01 +0000https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/naval-warfare/turkiye-to-field-new-air-and-submarine-launched-mines/New Turkish naval mines will be able to distinguish between friend and foeCem Devrim Yaylalıhttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/naval-warfare/turkiye-to-field-new-air-and-submarine-launched-mines/Naval Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/P1120802.jpgThe Malaman smart bottom mine and Uça guided smart bomb will use acoustic, magnetic and pressure sensors to detect and classify targets.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/defence-notes/miilux-produces-submarine-grade-steel-in-turkiye-revolutionising-national-ssk-projects/Miilux produces submarine-grade steel in Turkiye, revolutionising national SSK projectsCem Devrim Yaylalıhttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/defence-notes/miilux-produces-submarine-grade-steel-in-turkiye-revolutionising-national-ssk-projects/Defence Noteshttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/HY100_1.jpgA Turkish plant has produced the country's first submarine-grade heat-treated steel, meaning that national submarine programmes will no longer be reliant on import for this raw material.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/meteksan-targets-drones-with-new-radar-and-counter-uas-systems/Meteksan targets drones with new radar and counter-UAS systemsCem Devrim Yaylalıhttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/meteksan-targets-drones-with-new-radar-and-counter-uas-systems/Land Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/FELIX_Gorsel_3_-_Meteksan_Savunma.jpgMeteksan showcased the Retinar AESA radar at IDEF 2023, offering enhanced detection and tracking capabilities for UAVs and tactical targets. The radar has applications in mobile counter-UAS systems.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/naval-warfare/turkish-patrol-vessels-to-get-new-remote-weapon-station/Turkish patrol vessels to get new remote weapon stationCem Devrim Yaylalıhttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/naval-warfare/turkish-patrol-vessels-to-get-new-remote-weapon-station/Naval Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/Trakon_2.jpgUnirobotics showcased the Trakon Targan remote-controlled weapon system for naval vessels, equipped with versatile armament options and advanced electro optics, at the IDEF defence expo.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/uv-online/turkiye-unveils-ulaq-kama-an-armed-expendable-usv/Updated: Türkiye unveils Ulaq Kama, an armed expendable USVCem Devrim Yaylalıhttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/uv-online/turkiye-unveils-ulaq-kama-an-armed-expendable-usv/Uncrewed Vehicleshttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/ULAQ_KAMA_-Photo-02.jpgAres Shipyard and Meteksan Defence showcase Ulaq Kama, an armed expendable USV featuring explosive payload and ISR capabilities. The vessel's swift production hints at its potential role in asymmetric warfare, with graphics resembling Ukrainian systems.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/naval-warfare/photos-show-new-sensors-and-defensive-weapons-on-turkish-gabya-class-frigates/Photos show new sensors and defensive weapons on Turkish Gabya-class frigatesCem Devrim Yaylalıhttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/naval-warfare/photos-show-new-sensors-and-defensive-weapons-on-turkish-gabya-class-frigates/Naval Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/IMG_6965.jpgImages have emerged of Aselsan Ahtapot electro-optic sensor suites and STAMP-2 remote-controlled weapon stations (RCWS) installed on Gabya-class frigates of the Turkish Navy.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/naval-warfare/damen-launches-first-of-two-new-border-patrol-vessels-for-romania/Damen launches first of two new border patrol vessels for RomaniaCem Devrim Yaylalıhttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/naval-warfare/damen-launches-first-of-two-new-border-patrol-vessels-for-romania/Naval Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/Romania_border.jpgBased on the Damen FCS 4008 Patrol design, two new patrol vessels will be used by Romania for border patrol, SAR and EEZ security.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/naval-warfare/turks-hail-usv-swarming-landmark/Turks hail swarming landmark as USV work diversifiesCem Devrim Yaylalıhttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/naval-warfare/turks-hail-usv-swarming-landmark/Naval Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/MIR-2_SSB_video.jpgTurkish industry continues to develop new USV platforms and explore new applications for the technology.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/naval-warfare/qatar-again-turns-to-ares-shipyard-with-interceptor-craft-order/Qatar again turns to Ares Shipyard with interceptor craft orderCem Devrim Yaylalıhttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/naval-warfare/qatar-again-turns-to-ares-shipyard-with-interceptor-craft-order/Naval Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/ARES_40_FIC_FAST_INTERCEPTOR_CRAFT-02.jpgThree ARES 40 fast interceptors will be the latest craft built by Ares Shipyard for Qatar.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/naval-warfare/anadolu-embarks-on-landmark-harbour-trials/Anadolu embarks on landmark harbour trialsCem Devrim Yaylalıhttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/naval-warfare/anadolu-embarks-on-landmark-harbour-trials/Naval Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/L400_1.jpgThe Turkish Naval Forces expect to commission the amphibious assault ship Anadolu by the end of 2022.