The Turkish Naval Forces shared with the public an important development that strengthened its submarine warfare capabilities in its report titled “Activities Carried Out in the Last Three-Year Period” published as of March 2025. The report stated that the submarine warfare capabilities developed with national resources AKYA heavy torpedo with until today 54 shots were successfully executed It was also stated that a ship was sunk by a direct hit from a distance of 12.000 yards (approximately 11 kilometers) in a shot fired from the TCG PREVEZE submarine.
AKYA's Successful Tests and Strike Power
According to the statements in the report, while the war battery development studies are ongoing, two training battery warhead AKYA torpedoes were delivered to the Turkish Naval Forces on May 2, 2024. The shot with one of these torpedoes was made from the TCG PREVEZE submarine in the Gulf of Antalya on December 27, 2023. As a result of the shot, the target ship, M/G Gazal, was sunk by being hit with a direct hit from a distance of 12.000 yards. This successful shot clearly demonstrated the effectiveness of the AKYA torpedo and the striking power of Turkish submarines.
Submarine Weapon Developed with National Resources: AKYA Heavy Torpedo
The AKYA Project carries Türkiye’s long-standing knowledge and critical capabilities in the field of developing precision-guided, high-speed smart rocket and missile systems to the seas. Developed with national capabilities under the prime contractorship of ROKETSAN, the AKYA torpedo meets the Turkish Naval Forces’ significant need for surface and submarine targets with domestic means.
A contract was signed for the integration of AKYA, which had successful firing tests from TCG GÜR and TCG PREVEZE submarines in the past periods, into PREVEZE class submarines. AKYA, Range of 50+ kilometers and top speed of 45+ knots (approximately 83 km/h) It also has an effective defense against enemy elements' countermeasures. Active/Passive Sonar head and the target ship following the wake in addition to his ability, external guidance with fiber optic cable These advanced features of AKYA provide Turkish submarines with a significant advantage in underwater warfare.
The Power of the Submarine Fleet Increases with AKYA
The introduction of the AKYA heavyweight torpedo into the Turkish Naval Forces inventory and the successful firing tests are an important milestone in Türkiye’s submarine defense and attack capabilities. Developed with national resources, this modern torpedo significantly increases the deterrence and operational effectiveness of Turkish submarines, playing a critical role in protecting the Blue Homeland. The 54 successful firings and the sinking of a ship prove the reliability and effectiveness of the AKYA, and reinforce the underwater power of the Turkish Navy.
