Today the Turkish Navy is taking delivery of a Turkish-built frigate, an unmanned vessel that can also carry weapons systems, a combat support ship that can also carry unmanned vessels, and a general support ship.

According to Turkish state television, Erdogan will attend the handover ceremony of the ships, as reported by Manolis Kostidis from Istanbul.

In the coming days, the delivery of the “Turkish” missile systems will also take place, while by March, the delivery of the first PIRI REIS submarine, out of the six being built, will take place.

Zeki Akturk, spokesman for the Ministry of Defense: “With the strengthening of the Turkish defense industry, the strength and deterrence power of the Turkish Armed Forces increases. In this context, the OMTAS medium-range anti-tank systems and the long-range acoustic system were received. In the next few days, with the participation of our minister, the reception of the national Akya torpedo, the Atmaca missile and the Sapan anti-aircraft defense control system will take place. On January 19, the first frigate of the Istif-class program named Istanbul, the combat support ship Derya, the general support ship Arif Ekmekci and the unmanned aerial vehicle Marlin will be delivered to the Navy on January 19.

Disappointment for F-16s

At the same time, there is frustration in Turkey because of the US’s “relaxed” statement about the F-16s.

John Kirby said: “We support Turkey’s request for F-16s, but we don’t have a timetable.”

HAVERTURK presenter Ella Rumeisa said: “From the US there is a statement of support for Turkey’s request for F-16s. The coordinator of the US National Security Council, John Kirby, said that the US government’s support for the sale of F-16s to Turkey continues.

The presenter of HABER GLOBAL, Sultan Arinir, said: “Here we are talking about a statement that repeats the same. The coordinator of the US National Security Council, John Kirby, said that the US government’s support for the sale of F-16s to Turkey continues. But he was asked about the timeline or if there would be any formal request or announcement to Congress. But he clarified that he cannot refer to a date or a schedule. Is it reasonable that until today there is no date or any announcement?”

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“Whatever plans the dominant powers, the imperialist powers in the region are developing. No matter how much they set their eyes on the resources in our area, they will not be able to achieve it. In many matters, the oppressed is as much to blame as the oppressor for not putting up the necessary resistance and effort, so I would like to express that the justified effort that we will once again make together as countries in the region on the Palestinian issue is very, very precious”.

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