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What is MILGEM?
Turkey's national warship programme — from Ada-class corvettes to Istif frigates and export success.
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Quick specs
| Programme | MILGEM (National Ship) |
|---|---|
| Classes | Ada (corvette) · Istif (frigate) · TF-2000 (planned) |
| Integration | STM · ASELSAN · HAVELSAN |
| Export | Pakistan, Ukraine and others |
MILGEM — National Ship
MILGEM (Milli Gemi) is Turkey's national combat ship family spanning Ada-class corvettes, Istif-class frigates and future TF-2000 destroyer goals. STM, ASFAT and Turkish shipyards lead production.
Exports to Pakistan and Ukraine made MILGEM a visible naval export brand alongside Turkey's UCAV success.
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FAQ
What is MILGEM?
Turkey's national warship family from corvettes to frigates.
Ada vs Istif?
Ada is the corvette baseline; Istif is a larger, more air-defence-capable frigate.