The localization rate in Türkiye's first national frigate, TCG Istanbul, reached 80%

The targeted 75 percent localization rate in Turkey's first national frigate, TCG Istanbul, was exceeded and reached 80 percent.

TCG Istanbul (F-515), one of the important platforms of the Turkish Naval Forces, attracts attention with its local production rate. The localization target, which was initially set as 75 percent for the ship developed within the scope of the MİLGEM Stack Class Frigate Project, was increased to 80 percent as a result of the studies.

According to the statements made by STM, this rate makes TCG Istanbul the warship with the highest localization rate in Turkey.

Domestic defense industry companies were involved in many critical stages, from the frigate's design to system integration. While approximately 80 subcontractors worked for more than 150 systems within the scope of the project, it is stated that a total of 220 different companies contributed to the project including contract and order processes.

Wide ecosystem, especially ASELSAN and HAVELSAN

The development of Turkey's defense industry ecosystem plays an important role in the increase in the localization rate of TCG Istanbul.

The main business partners of the project include ASELSAN and HAVELSAN. Many domestic solutions are used on the ship, including radar, electronic warfare, fire control, communication, electro-optical and underwater systems.

ASELSAN's systems operating on the ship include solutions such as CENK-400N search radar, AKREP-300N fire control radar, ALPER-200N radar system and AREAS-2NC electronic warfare system.

ADVENT Combat Management System, developed by HAVELSAN under the leadership of the Naval Forces Command, is among the critical elements of the frigate.

Equipped with national weapon systems

TCG Istanbul is an important indicator of Turkey's naval defense technologies, not only as a platform but also with the weapons and sensors it carries.

The ship is equipped with the ATMACA anti-ship missile and MİDLAS Vertical Launch Launcher System developed by ROKETSAN. On the air defense side, ASELSAN's GÖKDENİZ Close Air Defense System operates.

TCG Istanbul also successfully fired the HİSAR-D RF missile over MİDLAS. This test was an important stage for the combined use of vertical launch and national air defense missiles on Turkey's naval platforms.

113 meters long national frigate

TCG Istanbul, the first ship of the stack class, is 113 meters long and 14.4 meters wide. Platform with a displacement of approximately 3,000 tons; It was designed to perform different tasks such as submarine and surface warfare, air defense, reconnaissance-surveillance, target detection and early warning.

Unlike Ada-class corvettes, TCG Istanbul has the ability to carry and launch air defense guided missiles. This feature constitutes one of the important parts of the ship's multi-purpose mission structure.

I-class frigate family is growing

After TCG Istanbul, work continues to expand the Stack class frigate family. Within the scope of the project, a decision has been made to build a total of 8 I-class frigates.

The 80 percent localization rate achieved by TCG Istanbul also constitutes an important reference for subsequent ships. With the increase in Turkey's capacity in domestic radar, electronic warfare, battle management system, missile and sensor technologies, it is aimed to reach higher levels of domesticity in future frigates.