The Turkish Navy’s Indigenous Fast Attack Craft (Turkish-Type Fast Attack Craft, TTHT) has reached a key milestone at Istanbul Shipyard. The first block of the initial vessel was placed on the slipway, marking the transition from design to production in line with the Defense Industry Presidency’s (SSB) schedule.
The project, designed and built by Defense Technologies Engineering and Trade Inc. (STM), draws on experience gained from the MILGEM program. The construction contract was signed on September 9, 2024, and the first steel cutting took place on July 8, 2025. STM’s CEO Özgür Güleryüz noted that the project reduces reliance on foreign-designed platforms.
The vessel measures 68 meters in length, 9.3 meters in beam, and has a full-load displacement of 700 tons. Its propulsion system consists of four diesel engines and four steerable waterjets, enabling speeds over 39 knots. The ship has a range of at least 800 nautical miles and accommodates a crew of 36.
All weapons and sensors are domestically produced, including a 76 mm main gun, surface-to-surface missile system, and a close-in air defense system. The combat management system and 3D search radar are also locally developed.
The strategic goal of the Indigenous Fast Attack Craft project is to make the platform the most domestically sourced warship in the Turkish Navy. This localization objective covers not only the main weapons and sensor systems but also key subsystems such as hydraulics and electrical systems, ensuring full independence from potential external supply restrictions. STM’s CEO emphasized that the weapons, sensors, and electronic systems used on the ship are sourced from domestic products to a degree not seen on any previous vessel.
As a result, the project strengthens Türkiye’s defense industry in the long term while offering a product with high export potential on the international market.
