Turkish Naval Forces Serve Global Peace & Security

ANKARA - The Turkish Naval Forces has been contributing to global peace and maritime security for decades.
The Turkish Navy has completed important international tasks with success all the way from the Cyprus Peace Operation to providing support for Bosnia-Herzegovina and Kosovo.
The Turkish Navy has also contributed to security in the Mediterranean and Black Sea. It has contributed to stability in Somalia and Lebanon.
Since 1992, 57 Turkish ships provided support to NATO missions throughout the world.
The Turkish Navy also contributes to NATO with 1 mine sweeping ship, 19 frigates, 13 submarines, 9 fuel depot ships and 95 corvettes.
On February 17, a Turkish frigate will be dispatched to the Gulf of Aden to protect commercial ships from the attacks of pirates.
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