Türkiye’s indigenous air-defence destroyer: construction progress, long-range sensors, national weapons integration and its role as the maritime layer of Steel Dome.
TürkiyeLast verified 2026-08-22
StatusFirst-ship construction
Current status
TF-2000 has moved from design into physical construction.
The Ministry of National Defence confirmed that construction of the first ship is underway at Istanbul Naval Shipyard. The ministry describes TF-2000 as a future maritime component of Steel Dome and identifies ASFAT as a principal contractor in the programme.
Why it matters
TF-2000 is the next major step in Türkiye’s surface-combatant development after ADA and İSTİF.
Its primary strategic role is fleet and area air defence, including protection of high-value platforms such as TCG Anadolu and the future national aircraft carrier.
Key facts
Programme
TF-2000 Air Defence Warfare Destroyer
Authority
Ministry of National Defence / Turkish Naval Forces
Prime industrial role
ASFAT
Build location
Istanbul Naval Shipyard
Current phase
First-ship construction
Strategic role
Maritime integrated air defence
What we track
Hull construction; radar and sensor selection; MİDLAS; SİPER/HİSAR naval integration; combat-management systems; propulsion; ship count and commissioning schedule.
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