Turkish Naval Forces
"He who masters the seas, masters the world"
2Ships
About the Navy
The Turkish Naval Forces is a modern maritime power with high operational readiness, providing strategic deterrence in the Eastern Mediterranean, Aegean, and Black Sea under the 'Blue Homeland' doctrine.
Strategic Role
"Protection of maritime jurisdiction zones, defense of continental shelf rights, and execution of Forward Presence strategy by exhibiting A2/AD capabilities in crisis regions."
Strengths
Advanced submarine fleet and AIP capability
Modern amphibious power projection capacity
Indigenous platform production and integration speed
Operational Commands
Eastern Mediterranean and Aegean Sea
Black Sea and Turkish Straits
Gulf of Aden and Somali Coast
Navy Specifications
Headquarters
Ankara (Headquarters), Gölcük (Fleet Command)
Commander
Commander of the Naval Forces (Admiral)
Established
1081
Personnel
45,000 - 55,000
Active Ships
150 - 165
Aircraft
50 - 65
Number of Bases
12 - 15
Navy Gallery
Ships
Frigates
1 Platforms
Corvettes
1 Platforms
