Turkish Navy Commissions First Air Independent Propulsion Submarine, TCG Piri Reis

The Turkish Navy commissioned its first Type-214TN air-independent propulsion (AIP) submarine, TCG Piri Reis (S-330), during a ceremony at Aksaz Naval Base.

At the same event, official sea trials for the second Reis-class submarine, TCG Hizir Reis (S-331), commenced, and the third submarine, TCG Murat Reis (S-332), was docked for fitting.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan who was the chief guest, underlined the advancements in the Turkish defense industry.

“TCG Piri Reis, which entered service today, is the first of our submarines equipped with six air-independent propulsion systems. To date, over 380 factory, harbor, and sea acceptance tests have been successfully completed on the Piri Reis.” Erdogan said.

Erdoğan emphasized that Piri Reis project would be beneficial for the development of the national submarine project, MİLDEN.

“This progress has significantly contributed to the development of our national submarine project, MİLDEN. Alongside our own guided missiles, Atmaca and Gezgin, TCG Piri Reis will also be equipped with the AKYA torpedo, which recently demonstrated its effectiveness in a live-fire exercise. Our goal is to outfit our national submarines with entirely indigenous systems and devices, ensuring they are fully armed with domestic weapons.” Erdogan stressed.