
TCG Hızırreis is a new-generation Reis-class submarine built at the Gölcük Naval Shipyard Command for the Turkish Naval Forces. As the second vessel of the New Type Submarine Project, Hızırreis is among the most advanced platforms added to Türkiye’s submarine fleet, equipped with an air-independent propulsion (AIP) system, a modern combat management infrastructure, and indigenous software-integrated subsystems. Critical sections of the submarine, particularly the torpedo launch system and comman
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Ayşenur Yazıcı

Submarines have become one of the most sophisticated and strategic elements of naval warfare technology. Their ability to conduct prolonged operations underwater, their advantage of invisibility, and their potential to carry missiles have secured them a vital place among the indispensable assets of modern naval forces. Historical Background and Early Developments The concept of submarines extends historically back to the 16th century. Leonardo da Vinci’s sketches contain the earliest designs for
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Mustafa Özdemir

In 1961, while flying a Lockheed L-749 Constellation aircraft over the Indian Ocean, Qantas Airways navigator Jed Hartman accidentally discovered a small “islet” that did not appear on any navigational charts. The feature, which had no record in any navigation system, was named “Jed’s Rocks” in honor of the young navigator. But the reality was far different from what it appeared to be. The discovery of Jed’s Rocks did not reveal a new landmass but instead uncovered one of the most significant es
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Mustafa Kanyılmaz

Poseidon (Russian: Посейдон; GRAU: 2M39; NATO: Kanyon) is a nuclear-powered, nuclear-armed autonomous underwater vehicle developed by Russia. In available sources it is described either as a “super-torpedo” or under the umbrella term “Oceanic Multipurpose System (Status-6)”. Poseidon combines a high-yield warhead module capable of targeting coastal infrastructure with long-range navigation capabilities allowing it to travel along the seabed or in deep waters. The system has been positioned to ac
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Berk Büyükarslan

Submarines have become one of the most critical and sophisticated elements of sea war technology. Their ability to operate continuously Water underwater, their stealth advantage, and their payload capacity have secured them a vital place among the indispensable assets of naval forces place. Visual generated by artificial intelligence " image-alternate="" image-element-format="right"> Historical Background and Early Developments The concept of the submarine extends as far back as the 16th cent
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Mustafa Özdemir
AKAKYA is one of the defense industry projects of Turkish, a heavy-class torpedo system developed entirely with domestic capabilities. AKYA is capable of engaging surface vessels and other submarines launched from Türkiye’s submarines, and holds critical importance especially for the Turkish Armed Forces. This torpedo stands out due to its high speed, extended range, precise guidance, and powerful warhead. Developed by Roketsan, AKYA is Türkiye’s first indigenous torpedo munition. ROKETSAN – Heavy
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