Aksaz Naval Base Investment: A Future Strategy Unveiled
**The Turkish Navy is embarking on an ambitious investment plan amounting to approximately 350 million Euros for the development of Aksaz Naval Base. The details of this significant project were highlighted in the January 2025 issue of the Turkish Navy Magazine, which provided insights into future logistics and facility enhancements. Rear Admiral Tayfun Öznel, Head of the Logistics Department of the Naval Forces Command, shared crucial information regarding the upcoming innovations and projects slated for Aksaz Naval Base.**
Rear Admiral Öznel emphasized that the primary focus of this investment is the construction of docking, pier, and shore facilities specifically for the TCG ANADOLU, LHDs, and other naval assets. He noted that project studies are complete, and alternative financing solutions are being explored to facilitate implementation. The estimated cost for this large-scale project is around 350 million Euros, with expectations for the Ministry of National Defense to initiate tenders by 2025.
