Turkish firm unveils new air defence frigate design

The air defence armament will include surface-to-air missiles housed in 48 vertical launch system cells and two close-in weapon systems. The sensor suite will include search, tracking, navigation and fire control radars.

Although configured primarily for anti-air warfare, the frigate will also be capable of anti-surface warfare and anti-submarine warfare thanks to the installation of a 127mm naval gun, anti-ship missiles, torpedoes, and a hull-mounted sonar.

A flight deck will be available for use by a 10-ton helicopter or a smaller unmanned aerial vehicle.