The frigate delivered to meet the requirements of the Turkish Naval Forces Command is the fifth ship of the MILGEM Project and the first frigate of the İstif-class. Under this project, the platform is designed to conduct reconnaissance and surveillance, base and port defence, anti-submarine warfare (ASW), surface warfare, air defence warfare, amphibious operations, and patrol missions.
In parallel, the project for the 6th–12th MILGEM ships encompasses the construction of seven I-class frigates, which are being constructed simultaneously at three private Turkish shipyards. This unique project model, rarely seen worldwide, draws its strength from Türkiye’s robust infrastructure, sustainable defence industry, and, above all, its skilled human capital.
