“Erdogan’s” statements at the launching ceremony of the “Pirrais” submarine

reported by Mehr News Agency quoted by Anatolia news agency, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during his speech at the opening ceremony of the Aksaz Shipyard and the launch of the Pirreis submarine in Mugla Province emphasized on strengthening the naval fleet as much as possible. The army of his country emphasized.

Erdogan added: We need a strong and effective navy for peace in the blue homeland (the seas around Turkey) and also in distant areas.

The President of Turkey stated: “Rais Khizr” submarine will enter the Turkish army fleet in 2025 and “Rais Murad” submarine in 2026. All submarines under construction will enter the army fleet by 2029 and the country’s navy will be strengthened.

Pirreis submarine, which is the first Reese class submarine in Turkey, was launched today in the presence of President Erdogan.

The length of this submarine is 67.5 meters, its weight is 2 thousand tons and it has 27 passengers.