
STM500 Pressure Hull Test Production Successfully Completed
STM Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik ve Ticaret A.Ş. has successfully completed the test production of the pressure hull for its groundbreaking STM500 submarine. This achievement marks a crucial step forward in Turkey’s journey toward indigenous submarine manufacturing capabilities. Key Developments The pressure hull test section, which began production in June 2022, underwent rigorous quality testing throughout 2023 at TEKFEN İmalat ve Mühendislik A.Ş. facilities. This milestone represents the first time a private Turkish company has successfully manufactured military submarine pressure hull




