Turkish Navy
Türkiye takes part in NATO drill off Sicilian coast
Türkiye has sent significant elements of its fleet from naval forces, including TCG Anafartalar, to participate in NATO's annual exercise held in Italy with the aim of enhancing collaboration and elevating training standards among allied countries in submarine defense warfare.
Sunken cargo ship in Marmara Sea located
Teams on Feb. 16 identified the location of the wreckage of the "Batuhan A" cargo ship that sank in the Marmara Sea as the extensive search continues for the six missing crew members.
The vessel carrying marble powder from Marmara Island in Balıkesir to Bursa in northwest Türkiye on Feb. 15 took on water and sank off Imralı island, south of Istanbul after getting caught in a storm.
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Turkish Navy welcomes four new platforms
The Turkish Navy has officially welcomed four new additions to its fleet in a ceremony held in the northwestern province of Yalova.
The ceremony, attended by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, celebrated the delivery of the new naval platforms. Among the notable additions is the TCG Derya, now the largest warship in the fleet after the TCG Anadolu.
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Turkish aircraft enter Greek airspace
Two Turkish Navy aircraft (a CN-235 and an ATR-72) as well as a Turkish helicopter entered the Athens flight information region on Monday without submitting a flight plan.
In fact, three violations of air traffic rules were recorded in the Athens FIR in the southeastern Aegean Sea.
The Turkish aircraft were identified, in accordance with international rules.
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100 warships conduct historic parade on Türkiye’s centenary
Some 100 warships have sailed and carried out an unprecedented procession on Istanbul's Bosphorus in the Turkish Navy's largest parade to mark the 100th anniversary of the foundation of modern Türkiye on Oct. 29.
Scores of Istanbulities flocked to the coastlines or the hills of the city, where they were able to witness the historic navy procession.
Gökçen Fırat’s position crucial for alliance: NATO
NATO Allied Maritime Command (MARCOM) has congratulated Gökçen Fırat after she was promoted to admiral, making her the first woman in the history of the Turkish Navy to hold the rank, citing that her position is of critical importance for maritime operations within the alliance.
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Divers damage shipwreck off Kemer
Visitors diving at the area a sunken French warship, "Paris 2," located off the southern province of Antalya are causing damage by taking pieces from the ship as souvenirs.
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Ankara further reduces military drills at sea
Ahead of Sunday's election in Greece's eastern neighbor across the Aegean, messages from Turkey arriving in Athens in recent days indicate additional reductions in military exercises.
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Akar says Greece undermining CBM talks
Turkey's Defense Minister Hulusi Akar on Monday accused Greece of undermining talks on confidence-building measures (CBM) between the two Aegean rivals, adding that his country wants to defuse tensions through dialogue.
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Türkiye hosts NATO drill in E Med, Aegean Sea
Türkiye is hosting a NATO navy exercise that started on Sept. 11 and will end on Sept. 22 in the eastern Mediterranean and the Aegean Sea as it is designated as the organization's maritime command.
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