
Aselsan Completes Major MEKO Frigate Upgrade
ASELSAN has successfully completed the BARBAROS-Class Frigates Mid-Life Upgrade (BARBAROS-MLU) Project, marking a significant milestone in naval platform modernization. The temporary acceptance of TCG ORUÇREİS has been finalized, with 21 advanced indigenous systems now fully integrated, establishing this as the world’s most comprehensive MEKO-class frigate modernization program to date. Strategic Significance for Turkish Naval Forces Launched by the Turkish Presidency of Defence Industries, the BARBAROS-MLU Project aims to significantly enhance the capabilities of these frigates, which form a critical component




