{"id":24351,"date":"2024-08-27T09:41:12","date_gmt":"2024-08-27T06:41:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/?p=24351"},"modified":"2024-09-05T16:49:05","modified_gmt":"2024-09-05T13:49:05","slug":"turkish-navy-commissions-its-first-reis-class-air-independent-propulsion-submarine-tcg-piri-reis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/turkish-navy-commissions-its-first-reis-class-air-independent-propulsion-submarine-tcg-piri-reis\/","title":{"rendered":"Turkish Navy commissions its first Reis-class air-independent propulsion submarine TCG Piri Reis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>4 minute read<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Turkish Navy has officially commissioned its first Reis-class submarine, TCG Piri Reis (S-330), equipped with advanced Air-Independent Propulsion (AIP) technology. This significant addition marks a major milestone in T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s ongoing efforts to enhance its underwater warfare and maritime defense capabilities.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Turkish Navy celebrated multiple achievements on August 24, 2024, at the Aksaz Naval Base, where the TCG Piri Reis was commissioned. The event also marked the initiation of sea trials for the second Reis-class submarine, TCG Hizir Reis&nbsp;(S-331), and the docking of the third, TCG Murat Reis (S-332), for fitting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The grand ceremony was attended by President Recep Tayyip Erdo\u011fan, along with high-ranking officials from the Turkish Navy and the defense industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>President Erdo\u011fan, addressing the ceremony, highlighted the strategic importance of these developments: \u201cSubmarines are the primary strategic elements of our naval forces. The TCG Piri Reis, which has been commissioned today, is the first of our six submarines that have an air-independent propulsion system.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p lang=\"tr\" dir=\"ltr\">\u201cDenizlere h\u00e2kim olan cihana h\u00e2kim olur\u201d prensibiyle bu alandaki kapasitemizi s\u00fcrekli ileriye ta\u015f\u0131may\u0131 s\u00fcrd\u00fcrece\u011fiz. \ud83c\uddf9\ud83c\uddf7 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/z0GfohAoq8\">pic.twitter.com\/z0GfohAoq8<\/a><\/p>\u2014 Recep Tayyip Erdo\u011fan (@RTErdogan) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RTErdogan\/status\/1827377829736280206?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 24, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n\n\n\n<br>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOur Reis class submarines are equipped with qualifications much more advanced than their counterparts across the world. The Piri Reis submarine is capable of operating for a long duration without surfacing,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Turkish Navy plans to commission the second submarine, TCG Hizir Reis, in 2025, following the initiation of flag hoisting and sea trials. The TCG Murat Reis, currently undergoing dry dock equipping, is slated for commissioning in 2026. Construction of the fourth submarine, TCG Aydin Reis, along with the fifth, TCG Seydi Ali Reis, and sixth, TCG Selman Reis, is progressing rapidly. The goal is to commission all submarines under this project by 2029.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>President Erdo\u011fan and the Commander of the Turkish Naval Forces confirmed that Reis-class submarines will be equipped with Atmaca and Gezgin missiles. The Atmaca missile, produced by Roketsan, entered service in 2022. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These submarines are crucial for both the Turkish Navy&#8217;s capabilities and T\u00fcrkiye&#8217;s defense industry. The expertise gained from this project will support the development of the National Submarine (M\u0130LDEN) project, planned for the 2030s. The Gezgin missile (also known as Turkish Tomahawk), designed for long-range land attack, is another key addition to these submarines.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Turkiye-TCG-Pirireis-submarine.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1016\" height=\"678\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Turkiye-TCG-Pirireis-submarine.jpg?resize=1016%2C678&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan attended the commissioning ceremony of the Turkish Navy submarine TCG PiriReis\" class=\"wp-image-24330\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Turkiye-TCG-Pirireis-submarine.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Turkiye-TCG-Pirireis-submarine.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Turkiye-TCG-Pirireis-submarine.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Turkiye-TCG-Pirireis-submarine.jpg?resize=589%2C392&amp;ssl=1 589w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Turkiye-TCG-Pirireis-submarine.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1016px) 100vw, 1016px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><sup>Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (third from right on gangplank) attended the commissioning ceremony of the Turkish Navy submarine TCG PiriReis on August 24, 2024. (Image Credit: Turkish Ministry of Defence)<\/sup><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The success of the Reis-class project is set to significantly influence T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s future naval ambitions, particularly the development of the National Submarine (M\u0130LDEN) project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>Reis-Class Submarines<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Reis-class submarines represent a critical leap in T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s defense strategy, enhancing the nation&#8217;s ability to conduct long-endurance missions underwater without surfacing. The TCG Piri Reis, the first of its class, was launched in 2019 and boasts impressive capabilities, including a length of 68.35 meters and a capacity of 40 personnel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>Key Features of TCG Piri Reis:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Displacement:<\/strong> 1,850 tons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Length:<\/strong> 68.35 meters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Crew Capacity:<\/strong> 40 personnel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Speed:<\/strong> 10 knots on the surface, 20 knots underwater<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Armament:<\/strong> Equipped with indigenous GEZG\u0130N long-range cruise missile, ATMACA anti-ship guided missiles and AKYA Torpedo.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-media-max-width=\"560\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Turkish Navy commissions first Reis-class air-independent propulsion submarine TCG Piri Reis \ud83c\uddf9\ud83c\uddf7<br><br>TCG P\u0130R\u0130RE\u0130S will be equipped with GEZG\u0130N long-range cruise missile, ATMACA anti-ship guided missiles and AKYA Torpedo \u26a1\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/5ZKU9c876L\">pic.twitter.com\/5ZKU9c876L<\/a><\/p>\u2014 IRIA (@IRIA_Research) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/IRIA_Research\/status\/1828306874363716026?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 27, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n\n\n\n<br>\n\n\n\n<p>These submarines are equipped with advanced systems and weapons, including Turkiye-made weapons, that will play a crucial role in anti-surface and anti-submarine operations, ISR tasks, and special forces operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>MILDEN Project<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Reis-class submarines aim to enhance the Turkish Navy&#8217;s operational strength and play a pivotal role in advancing T\u00fcrkiye&#8217;s defense technology and industrial capabilities. The knowledge and expertise gained from this project are expected to lay a robust foundation for the development of future indigenous submarines under the National Submarine (M\u0130LDEN) project, which is currently in the design phase and slated for the 2030s. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Several Turkish companies, including ASELSAN, HAVELSAN, MilSOFT, STM, Ko\u00e7 Information and Defense, T\u00dcB\u0130TAK, and AYESA\u015e, are contributing to the project by developing essential subsystems like navigation and data management systems, data links, and torpedo countermeasure systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>President Erdo\u011fan emphasized that the experience gained from the Reis-class submarines would serve as a strong foundation for building indigenous submarines equipped with entirely domestic systems. \u201cThis progress has significantly contributed to the development of our national submarine project, M\u0130LDEN. Our goal is to outfit our national submarines with entirely indigenous systems and devices, ensuring they are fully armed with domestic weapons,\u201d Erdo\u011fan stated.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Turkish Navy has officially commissioned its first Reis-class submarine, TCG Piri Reis (S-330), equipped with advanced Air-Independent Propulsion (AIP) technology. 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