Türkiye to build historic naval base for expanding fleet

Türkiye is set to embark on the construction of the largest naval base in its history, as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance its naval capabilities.

Defence Turk shared a post on its X account, saying the project is centered around the construction of extensive docks, piers, and coastal facilities to accommodate the Turkish Navy's most advanced vessels, including the TCG Anadolu aircraft carrier, Caliber.Az reports.

🔴🇹🇷Türk Donanmasının 'Devleri' Aksaz'da konuşlanacak!

Tuğamiral Tayfun Öznel: "Şu an devam eden üzerinde çalıştığımız en önemli ve en büyük projemiz Aksaz’a TCG Anadolu, HBT’li D/A ve diğer deniz unsurları için rıhtım, iskele ve sahil kolaylık tesisleri yapılması işidir. Bahse… pic.twitter.com/0bQPkoc8MO

— Defence Turk (@Defence_Turk) January 22, 2025

Rear Admiral Tayfun Öznel, Head of Engineering Department of the Turkish Navy's Logistics Directorate, confirmed that design work for the project has already been completed, and the base will be located in Aksaz. The planned naval base is expected to be a crucial hub for the operations of Türkiye's expanding naval fleet, which includes the new generation of "giant" maritime assets.

The project, with an estimated cost of approximately 350 million euros, is being fast-tracked, and alternative financial solutions are currently being explored. The Ministry of National Defence is expected to submit a proposal for the project's implementation in 2025, according to Admiral Öznel.

The new base will play a vital role in strengthening Türkiye's naval defence capabilities, enhancing its maritime presence, and ensuring operational readiness for large naval assets, such as the TCG Anadolu.

By Vafa Guliyeva