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Ufuk (MILGEM)

Intelligence Shipconfirmed

TCG Ufuk (A-591) is a signals intelligence gathering vessel of the Turkish Navy. It was built as part of the MILGEM project, featuring an Ada-class corvette hull. It specializes in electronic intelligence gathering, a role previously filled by smaller intelligence boats. Construction of the vessel began on 9 February 2019, and it was commissioned on 14 January 2022. Displacing 2,250 tons, it can accommodate a crew of 110 and operate continuously for 60 days.

Specifications

TypeIntelligence Ship
OriginTurkey
ManufacturerSTM / Istanbul Naval Shipyard
Introduced2022
StatusIn service
Length99.5 m
Speed18 kn
Displacement2,250 t

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
Turkey—confirmed

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