Tayfun Ozberk
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Defence Analyst | Navy Veteran | Analyses of emerging technologies from naval warfare perspective | Correspondent at Defense News, Naval News & Shephard News ⚓️
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[Sponsored] LXDs: The Most Versatile Vessels in Peacetime and in the Defense Maritime Scenario 🇮🇹
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LXDs: The Most Versatile Vessels in Peacetime and in the Defense Maritime Scenario - Naval News
Fincantieri is renowned for its signature naval products, ranging from patrol vessels to aircraft carriers, all of which play a pivotal role in sea power.
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September 29, 2025 at 8:55 AM
[Sponsored] LXDs: The Most Versatile Vessels in Peacetime and in the Defense Maritime Scenario 🇮🇹
#Fincantieri
#seafuture2025
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#seafuture2025
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[VIDEO] BMT unveils ELLIDA STRIKE at DSEI UK 2025 🇬🇧
Andy Kimber, Chief Naval Architect at BMT, introduces the ELLIDA STRIKE concept design which was unveiled at DSEI UK 2025. 👇
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Andy Kimber, Chief Naval Architect at BMT, introduces the ELLIDA STRIKE concept design which was unveiled at DSEI UK 2025. 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IXh...
BMT unveils ELLIDA STRIKE at DSEI UK 2025
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September 26, 2025 at 4:09 PM
[VIDEO] BMT unveils ELLIDA STRIKE at DSEI UK 2025 🇬🇧
Andy Kimber, Chief Naval Architect at BMT, introduces the ELLIDA STRIKE concept design which was unveiled at DSEI UK 2025. 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IXh...
Andy Kimber, Chief Naval Architect at BMT, introduces the ELLIDA STRIKE concept design which was unveiled at DSEI UK 2025. 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IXh...
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The Maldives National Defence Force commissioned the CGS Dharumavantha, a Doğan-class fast attack craft donated by Türkiye. Previously known as TCG Volkan, the vessel was transferred under a defense cooperation agreement 🇲🇻 🇹🇷
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Türkiye Donates Fast Attack Craft to Maldives, Commissioned as CGS Dharumavantha - Naval News
On August 15, 2025, the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) commissioned the CGS Dharumavantha, a Doğan-class fast attack craft donated by Türkiye.
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August 19, 2025 at 6:40 AM
The Maldives National Defence Force commissioned the CGS Dharumavantha, a Doğan-class fast attack craft donated by Türkiye. Previously known as TCG Volkan, the vessel was transferred under a defense cooperation agreement 🇲🇻 🇹🇷
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Turkish defence company Kayacı Defence exhibited its OKHAN unmanned surface vehicle (USV), now configured for coast guard missions, during the Indo Defence 2025 exhibition held in Jakarta, Indonesia, from 11 to 14 June
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Turkiye's Kayaci Defence Exhibits "OKHAN" USV for Coast Guard Missions - Naval News
Turkish defence company Kayacı Defence exhibited its OKHAN unmanned surface vehicle (USV), now configured for coast guard missions.
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June 12, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Turkish defence company Kayacı Defence exhibited its OKHAN unmanned surface vehicle (USV), now configured for coast guard missions, during the Indo Defence 2025 exhibition held in Jakarta, Indonesia, from 11 to 14 June
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Off to Jakarta 🇮🇩 to cover Indodefence with @tayfunozberk.bsky.social , Fauzan and Guy for @navalnews.com (ahead of the Paris Airshow 😮💨)
June 9, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Off to Jakarta 🇮🇩 to cover Indodefence with @tayfunozberk.bsky.social , Fauzan and Guy for @navalnews.com (ahead of the Paris Airshow 😮💨)
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***BREAKING***
You heard it on BlueSky first….
Candid Image Gives First Evidence Of China’s Secretive Armed Underwater Drone
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You heard it on BlueSky first….
Candid Image Gives First Evidence Of China’s Secretive Armed Underwater Drone
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Candid Image Gives First Evidence Of China's Secretive Armed Underwater Drone - Naval News
China continues to innovate in the underwater arena. A fresh image reveals one of its latest creations, an extra-large underwater drone
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May 14, 2025 at 8:34 AM
***BREAKING***
You heard it on BlueSky first….
Candid Image Gives First Evidence Of China’s Secretive Armed Underwater Drone
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You heard it on BlueSky first….
Candid Image Gives First Evidence Of China’s Secretive Armed Underwater Drone
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The Arida-M Counter-Kamikaze USV System, jointly developed by Anadolu Robotik and Sekizaltmış Technology, has successfully completed the initial phase of development and started the sea trial stage 🇹🇷
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Anadolu Robotik Starts Sea Tests of Arida-M Counter-Kamikaze USV System - Naval News
The Arida-M Counter-Kamikaze USV System, jointly developed by Anadolu Robotik and Sekizaltmış Technology, has successfully completed the initial phase of development and started the sea trial stage.
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May 10, 2025 at 1:13 PM
The Arida-M Counter-Kamikaze USV System, jointly developed by Anadolu Robotik and Sekizaltmış Technology, has successfully completed the initial phase of development and started the sea trial stage 🇹🇷
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Another milestone in the evolving nature of naval warfare.
Wartime conditions consistently drive innovation, compelling armed forces to adopt unfamiliar solutions. The reported downing of a Su-30 by an AIM-9 missile launched from a Magura V7 USV is significant, raising several critical questions.
Wartime conditions consistently drive innovation, compelling armed forces to adopt unfamiliar solutions. The reported downing of a Su-30 by an AIM-9 missile launched from a Magura V7 USV is significant, raising several critical questions.
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Naval News can confirm that a Sidewinder-armed Magura V7 surface drone (USV) shot down two Russian Su-30 FLANKER jets. This is the first time that the V7 variant has been revealed to the public 🇺🇦💥🇷🇺
@covertshores.bsky.social has the story (and the picture) 👇
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Naval News can confirm that a Sidewinder-armed Magura V7 surface drone (USV) shot down two Russian Su-30 FLANKER jets. This is the first time that the V7 variant has been revealed to the public 🇺🇦💥🇷🇺
@covertshores.bsky.social has the story (and the picture) 👇
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First Image Of Ukraine's Sidewinder-Armed Magura V7 Surface Drone - Naval News
Here is the first image of the Sidewinder-Armed Magura V7 USV which Ukraine used to successfully shoot down two Russian jets in the Black Sea
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May 4, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Another milestone in the evolving nature of naval warfare.
Wartime conditions consistently drive innovation, compelling armed forces to adopt unfamiliar solutions. The reported downing of a Su-30 by an AIM-9 missile launched from a Magura V7 USV is significant, raising several critical questions.
Wartime conditions consistently drive innovation, compelling armed forces to adopt unfamiliar solutions. The reported downing of a Su-30 by an AIM-9 missile launched from a Magura V7 USV is significant, raising several critical questions.
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[VIDEO] Thales CAPTAS-4 and SonoFlash sonars at SAS 2025
Thales advocates for the U.S. Navy to use vessels of opportunity to start training crews with the CAPTAS-4 system, until the Constellation-class frigates are delivered.
Interview by @cavasships.bsky.social 👇
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Thales advocates for the U.S. Navy to use vessels of opportunity to start training crews with the CAPTAS-4 system, until the Constellation-class frigates are delivered.
Interview by @cavasships.bsky.social 👇
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Thales CAPTAS-4 and SonoFlash sonars at SAS 2025
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April 11, 2025 at 1:12 PM
[VIDEO] Thales CAPTAS-4 and SonoFlash sonars at SAS 2025
Thales advocates for the U.S. Navy to use vessels of opportunity to start training crews with the CAPTAS-4 system, until the Constellation-class frigates are delivered.
Interview by @cavasships.bsky.social 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYkw...
Thales advocates for the U.S. Navy to use vessels of opportunity to start training crews with the CAPTAS-4 system, until the Constellation-class frigates are delivered.
Interview by @cavasships.bsky.social 👇
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Dearsan Shipyard showcased the scale model of Hisar-class OPV at the ASDA 2025 exhibition in Zagreb.
8-cell VLS, Atmaca AShM canisters, DSH rockets, and AESA radar are visible on the mockup.
@DearsanShipyard, Desan, and @ozatashipyard partnership will build 4 Hisar-class OPVs for Turkish Navy.
8-cell VLS, Atmaca AShM canisters, DSH rockets, and AESA radar are visible on the mockup.
@DearsanShipyard, Desan, and @ozatashipyard partnership will build 4 Hisar-class OPVs for Turkish Navy.
April 11, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Dearsan Shipyard showcased the scale model of Hisar-class OPV at the ASDA 2025 exhibition in Zagreb.
8-cell VLS, Atmaca AShM canisters, DSH rockets, and AESA radar are visible on the mockup.
@DearsanShipyard, Desan, and @ozatashipyard partnership will build 4 Hisar-class OPVs for Turkish Navy.
8-cell VLS, Atmaca AShM canisters, DSH rockets, and AESA radar are visible on the mockup.
@DearsanShipyard, Desan, and @ozatashipyard partnership will build 4 Hisar-class OPVs for Turkish Navy.
I rarely share photos of ships outside the context of news or analysis, but while working on the Visby-class corvette, I couldn't help but admire the remarkable engineering behind its design — and I felt compelled to share it.
April 11, 2025 at 6:04 AM
I rarely share photos of ships outside the context of news or analysis, but while working on the Visby-class corvette, I couldn't help but admire the remarkable engineering behind its design — and I felt compelled to share it.
The silhouette of the mast completely changed, of course the capabilities are boosted as well. MEKO-200TN MLU is a good example of modernization these widely operated frigates.
ASELSAN has successfully completed the BARBAROS-Class (MEKO-200TN) Frigates Mid-Life Upgrade (BARBAROS-MLU) Project, achieving a major milestone by modernizing 21systems on TCG ORUÇREİS with advanced, indigenous solutions 🇹🇷
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ASELSAN completes the world’s most comprehensive MEKO-class frigate modernization - Naval News
ASELSAN has successfully completed the BARBAROS-Class (MEKO-200TN) Frigates Mid-Life Upgrade (BARBAROS-MLU) Project
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April 10, 2025 at 6:25 AM
The silhouette of the mast completely changed, of course the capabilities are boosted as well. MEKO-200TN MLU is a good example of modernization these widely operated frigates.
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🏆 To celebrate the arrival of my "Littoral Commander: Baltics" #wargame, I am going to give away a signed copy of the game. Like, repost, and follow by April 8 (midnight EST)! May the odds be ever in your favor. 😉🎲 #wargaming
April 6, 2025 at 2:37 PM
🏆 To celebrate the arrival of my "Littoral Commander: Baltics" #wargame, I am going to give away a signed copy of the game. Like, repost, and follow by April 8 (midnight EST)! May the odds be ever in your favor. 😉🎲 #wargaming
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Excellent photo of the mast lineup of the first Reis-class (Type-214TN) submarine, TCG Pirireis.
The photo was taken during a naval parade conducted by the Turkish Submarine Fleet to commemorate martyrs lost their lives at TCG Dumlupınar, which sunk in Çanakkale Strait on 4 April 1953.
The photo was taken during a naval parade conducted by the Turkish Submarine Fleet to commemorate martyrs lost their lives at TCG Dumlupınar, which sunk in Çanakkale Strait on 4 April 1953.
April 5, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Excellent photo of the mast lineup of the first Reis-class (Type-214TN) submarine, TCG Pirireis.
The photo was taken during a naval parade conducted by the Turkish Submarine Fleet to commemorate martyrs lost their lives at TCG Dumlupınar, which sunk in Çanakkale Strait on 4 April 1953.
The photo was taken during a naval parade conducted by the Turkish Submarine Fleet to commemorate martyrs lost their lives at TCG Dumlupınar, which sunk in Çanakkale Strait on 4 April 1953.
Excellent photo of the mast lineup of the first Reis-class (Type-214TN) submarine, TCG Pirireis.
The photo was taken during a naval parade conducted by the Turkish Submarine Fleet to commemorate martyrs lost their lives at TCG Dumlupınar, which sunk in Çanakkale Strait on 4 April 1953.
The photo was taken during a naval parade conducted by the Turkish Submarine Fleet to commemorate martyrs lost their lives at TCG Dumlupınar, which sunk in Çanakkale Strait on 4 April 1953.
April 5, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Excellent photo of the mast lineup of the first Reis-class (Type-214TN) submarine, TCG Pirireis.
The photo was taken during a naval parade conducted by the Turkish Submarine Fleet to commemorate martyrs lost their lives at TCG Dumlupınar, which sunk in Çanakkale Strait on 4 April 1953.
The photo was taken during a naval parade conducted by the Turkish Submarine Fleet to commemorate martyrs lost their lives at TCG Dumlupınar, which sunk in Çanakkale Strait on 4 April 1953.
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I had the privilege of speaking at the Littoral Combat Seminar organized by IFRI in Paris.
I shared my experiences, observations, and insights on littoral warfare and multi-domain ops, with particular emphasis on the Baltic and South China Seas, as well as the naval dimensions of the 🇷🇺-🇺🇦 war.
I shared my experiences, observations, and insights on littoral warfare and multi-domain ops, with particular emphasis on the Baltic and South China Seas, as well as the naval dimensions of the 🇷🇺-🇺🇦 war.
April 3, 2025 at 10:57 PM
I had the privilege of speaking at the Littoral Combat Seminar organized by IFRI in Paris.
I shared my experiences, observations, and insights on littoral warfare and multi-domain ops, with particular emphasis on the Baltic and South China Seas, as well as the naval dimensions of the 🇷🇺-🇺🇦 war.
I shared my experiences, observations, and insights on littoral warfare and multi-domain ops, with particular emphasis on the Baltic and South China Seas, as well as the naval dimensions of the 🇷🇺-🇺🇦 war.
I had the privilege of speaking at the Littoral Combat Seminar organized by IFRI in Paris.
I shared my experiences, observations, and insights on littoral warfare and multi-domain ops, with particular emphasis on the Baltic and South China Seas, as well as the naval dimensions of the 🇷🇺-🇺🇦 war.
I shared my experiences, observations, and insights on littoral warfare and multi-domain ops, with particular emphasis on the Baltic and South China Seas, as well as the naval dimensions of the 🇷🇺-🇺🇦 war.
April 3, 2025 at 10:57 PM
I had the privilege of speaking at the Littoral Combat Seminar organized by IFRI in Paris.
I shared my experiences, observations, and insights on littoral warfare and multi-domain ops, with particular emphasis on the Baltic and South China Seas, as well as the naval dimensions of the 🇷🇺-🇺🇦 war.
I shared my experiences, observations, and insights on littoral warfare and multi-domain ops, with particular emphasis on the Baltic and South China Seas, as well as the naval dimensions of the 🇷🇺-🇺🇦 war.
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Türkiye’s Minister of Industry and Technology announced that the SOM-J (Stand Off Munition-J) cruise missile, developed by TÜBİTAK SAGE, successfully hit a target at sea during its first test firing 🇹🇷
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Türkiye Conducts First Test-Firing of SOM-J Cruise Missile - Naval News
Turkey's SOM-J cruise missile successfully hit the target during its first test firing against a surface platform.
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March 24, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Türkiye’s Minister of Industry and Technology announced that the SOM-J (Stand Off Munition-J) cruise missile, developed by TÜBİTAK SAGE, successfully hit a target at sea during its first test firing 🇹🇷
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Great to meet @tayfunozberk.bsky.social 🇹🇷 and @corporalfrisk.bsky.social 🇫🇮 this week, in Paris.
Two regular and long standing @navalnews.com contributors
Two regular and long standing @navalnews.com contributors
April 3, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Great to meet @tayfunozberk.bsky.social 🇹🇷 and @corporalfrisk.bsky.social 🇫🇮 this week, in Paris.
Two regular and long standing @navalnews.com contributors
Two regular and long standing @navalnews.com contributors
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Marichka is a black-colored unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) with a length of 6 meters and a range of about 1000 kilometers. It can perform attack, transport or reconnaissance missions 🇺🇦 Breaking story by @tayfunozberk.bsky.social
Ukraine's new underwater drone Marichka breaks cover - Naval News
On August 23, 2023, several Ukrainian accounts on social media released a video showing Ukraine's new underwater suicide drone named "Marichka".
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August 23, 2023 at 6:40 PM
Marichka is a black-colored unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) with a length of 6 meters and a range of about 1000 kilometers. It can perform attack, transport or reconnaissance missions 🇺🇦 Breaking story by @tayfunozberk.bsky.social
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CNN, today, released a video showing how a Ukrainian kamikaze USV (unmanned surface vessel) was used to attack and damage the strategically important Kerch Bridge 🇺🇦💥🌉🇷🇺
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Story by @tayfunozberk.bsky.social
New video confirms Ukraine's latest Bridge Attack was Done with Kamikaze USV - Naval News
CNN today released a video showing how a Ukrainian kamikaze USV (unmanned surface vessel) attacked the strategically important Kerch Bridge.
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August 16, 2023 at 12:36 PM
CNN, today, released a video showing how a Ukrainian kamikaze USV (unmanned surface vessel) was used to attack and damage the strategically important Kerch Bridge 🇺🇦💥🌉🇷🇺
Story by @tayfunozberk.bsky.social
Story by @tayfunozberk.bsky.social
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[VIDEO] New Naval Systems by Aselsan at #IDEF2023 🇹🇷
@xaviervav.bsky.social introduces the new ASW, submarine, and weapon systems unveiled by the company. Then @tayfunozberk.bsky.social discusses the several USVs showcased by the Aselsan ⤵️
@xaviervav.bsky.social introduces the new ASW, submarine, and weapon systems unveiled by the company. Then @tayfunozberk.bsky.social discusses the several USVs showcased by the Aselsan ⤵️
New Naval Systems by Aselsan at IDEF 2023
Turkish Defence Electronics company Aselsan unveiled many new naval systems during IDEF 2023 defence exhibition between July 25-28, 2023, in Istanbul. In thi...
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August 16, 2023 at 1:35 PM
[VIDEO] New Naval Systems by Aselsan at #IDEF2023 🇹🇷
@xaviervav.bsky.social introduces the new ASW, submarine, and weapon systems unveiled by the company. Then @tayfunozberk.bsky.social discusses the several USVs showcased by the Aselsan ⤵️
@xaviervav.bsky.social introduces the new ASW, submarine, and weapon systems unveiled by the company. Then @tayfunozberk.bsky.social discusses the several USVs showcased by the Aselsan ⤵️
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Israel’s latest submarine, INS Drakon (‘Dragon’), has been launched in Kiel, Germany. It indicates significant growth in Israeli submarine capabilities 🇮🇱 Story by H I Sutton
Israel Launches New Submarine, First In World With Modern Missiles In Sail - Naval News
The Israeli Navy is known for the secrecy surrounding its submarine force. 5 Dolphin-I/II class submarines are believed to carry nuclear-armed missiles. Now the latest boat, INS Drakon, has been quiet...
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August 15, 2023 at 7:53 AM
Israel’s latest submarine, INS Drakon (‘Dragon’), has been launched in Kiel, Germany. It indicates significant growth in Israeli submarine capabilities 🇮🇱 Story by H I Sutton