# Turkey AKYA torpedo development

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkey-akya-torpedo-development
> Updated: 2026-07-26T06:25:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

In June 2026 Turkey demonstrated its domestically‑produced AKYA heavyweight torpedo during the Denizkurdu‑II naval exercise. The weapon, launched from the submarine TCG Sakarya, struck the target ship M/G Sokullu Mehmet Paşa, showcasing precise impact and signalling Turkey’s move toward self‑sufficiency in heavy torpedo technology.

A week later Greek media highlighted the test, warning that the high‑speed, long‑range torpedo – equipped with fiber‑optic guidance and active/passive sonar – poses a significant threat to Athens. The same exercise also featured a Bayraktar TB3 UAV and an Aselsan‑built Albatros unmanned surface vessel, underscoring Turkey’s expanding maritime combat capabilities.

## Timeline

### 2026-07-26: Turkey's AKYA torpedo test alarms Greece

Turkey demonstrated its AKYA heavy torpedo at the Denizkurdu‑II/2026 naval drill, prompting Greek media to warn the weapon's 102 km range poses a new risk to Athens.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkeys-akya-torpedo-test-alarms-greece

### 2026-07-20: Turkey's AKYA torpedo hits target ship in naval drill

Turkey’s AKYA torpedo, developed by ROKETSAN, hit a target ship during a June naval drill, proving domestic capability and ending reliance on foreign torpedoes.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkeys-akya-torpedo-hits-target-ship-in-naval-drill

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