As reported by TurDef on May 1, 2025, in an interview with Warships International Fleet Review, Admiral Ercüment Tatlıoğlu, Commander of the Turkish Naval Forces, has declared: “We will also take a crucial step towards constructing nuclear-powered submarines, essential for our long-term submarine deterrence capability and vision of being a mid-scale power with global influence.” The statement was made in the context of Türkiye’s broader naval development plans and ongoing submarine construction programs at Gölcük Shipyard. Read full defense news at this link...
 |
| Tatlıoğlu linked this future ambition with the continuity of submarine construction following the completion of the Reis class and the future MILDEN (Milli Denizaltı – National Submarine) project. (Picture source: Army Recognition) |