HAVELSAN Technologies Strengthen Turkiye's 8th MILGEM Frigate, TCG ICEL

Türkiye’s national shipbuilding program reached another milestone with the launch of the eighth MILGEM vessel, TCG IÇEL, at Sefine Shipyard in Yalova.

Designed for multi-role missions including anti-submarine and surface warfare, air defense, and electronic warfare, the frigate represents the latest achievement of Türkiye’s growing naval capabilities.

Behind this success lies the contribution of Türkiye’s defense industry, with HAVELSAN playing a key role in equipping TCG IÇEL with next-generation command and control technologies.

With its integration of ADVENT and FLEETSTAR (Ship Data Distribution System), TCG IÇEL is now fully prepared to operate as a next-generation combat platform, equipped with the resilience, adaptability, and technological depth demanded by 21st-century naval missions.

ADVENT: The Brain of the Ship
TCG IÇEL is equipped with HAVELSAN’s ADVENT Network Enabled Combat Management System (CMS). Developed jointly with the Turkish Naval Forces Research Center Command, ADVENT enables real-time situational awareness, rapid decision-making, and secure interoperability with allied units. Already operational on numerous platforms, ADVENT has become the technological “brain” of Türkiye’s modern warships.

ADVENT has been adopted across four continents and multiple strategic regions, proving its adaptability to diverse naval platforms and complex operational environments. From offshore patrol vessels and corvettes to submarines and fast attack craft, ADVENT enables navies to operate not as isolated units, but as a network-enabled force capable of joint and multinational operations.

FLEETSTAR (Ship Data Distribution System): The Digital Heart of the Platform
Complementing ADVENT, HAVELSAN’s FLEETSTAR (Ship Data Distribution System)has also been integrated into TCG IÇEL. Acting as the “digital heart” of the vessel, FLEETSTAR (Ship Data Distribution System)ensures that critical data from sensors, navigation, and weapon systems is securely collected, synchronized, and distributed without interruption. The system, which has matured through years of local engineering and production, now serves on more than 60 platforms at home and abroad.

Strengthening the Blue Homeland
The launch of TCG IÇEL once again demonstrates how national engineering and local technologies contribute directly to Türkiye’s Blue Homeland vision. By integrating indigenous solutions such as ADVENT andFLEETSTAR (Ship Data Distribution System) HAVELSAN continues to strengthen the operational independence of the Turkish Navy while offering trusted, export-ready technologies to allied navies worldwide.

We are proud to be part of the MILGEM journey — a program that not only strengthens Türkiye’s naval capabilities but also demonstrates HAVELSAN’s ability to deliver advanced, future-ready technologies trusted by navies around the world.