Turkey looks to next generation of fast attack craft
A new type of fast attack craft will be built domestically for the Turkish Naval Forces.
Work is under way in Turkey to implement an ambitious naval modernisation programme as a means of asserting its sovereignty and projecting power in the Mediterranean — but until now insufficient attention has been paid to the need for modern fast attack craft (FAC).
Turkey arguably must regard the procurement of modern and agile FAC as a high priority because this is one area where the Hellenic Navy has an edge, having almost completed its acquisition programme of Roussen-class missile boats.
The Turkish Naval Forces operate eight Doğan-class, two Yıldız-class and nine Kilic-class FAC, with an
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