SINKEX: Turkish Navy achieves first AKYA heavyweight torpedo firing from MÜREN CMS
On July 11, 2026, The Turkish Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced a successful firing of the AKYA heavyweight torpedo in the Eastern Mediterranean during the Denizkurdu II large-scale naval exercise. The MoD also released video footage from the activity as part of the exercise’s Distinguished Observers Day phase, showing the culminating live-fire events and ... The post SINKEX: Turkish Navy achieves first AKYA heavyweight torpedo firing from MÜREN CMS appeared first on Naval News .
The Turkish Navy is actively modernizing its capabilities, and this successful test demonstrates progress in their indigenous weapons development programs ahead of potential future conflicts or deterrence needs.
This event showcases Turkey's growing self-reliance in advanced defence technology, contributing to its strategic autonomy and potentially shifting regional military balances.
Turkey is now less reliant on foreign suppliers for critical naval weapon systems, and its domestically produced heavyweight torpedo is proven for integration with its combat management systems.
- · Turkish Ministry of Defence
- · Turkish Defence Industry
- · Turkish Navy
- · AKYA Torpedo program
- · Dependence on foreign defence suppliers
Turkey's naval combat capabilities are enhanced with a domestically developed and proven heavyweight torpedo system.
This success could boost Turkey's defence exports to other nations seeking alternatives to traditional western or eastern suppliers.
Increased indigenous defence capabilities may embolden Turkey in its regional foreign policy and security engagements in the Eastern Mediterranean and beyond.
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