Tuqi announced the conceptual design of the 60,000-ton domestic aircraft carrierAroused widespread attention.
Turkey's ** Erdogan recently ordered the launch of the domestic aircraft carrier design projectIt has attracted widespread attention in Turkey and abroad. The Turkish Ministry of Defense announced on social media that the commander of the Turkish Navy, Ergüment Tatleroğlu, accompanied Dr. Halok Gorgon, director of the National Defense Industry Agency, to inspect the design project office and unveil the conceptual design of the 60,000-ton glide take-off aircraft carrier.
As soon as the news was released, it immediately caused a strong response in the ** circles in Turkey and abroad. As far as the author knows, Turkey generally welcomes and supports it. Many Turkish netizens believe that with a self-developed aircraft carrier, the aircraft carrier project can not only enhance Turkey's military strength, but also promote the development of Turkey's high and new technology.
And outside of Turkey,In particular, Greece and other eastern Mediterranean countries have expressed great concern about Turkey's aircraft carrier program. Some foreign ** commentators believe that once the Turkish aircraft carrier is completed, it will put pressure on Turkey's neighboring countries. There are also comments that the Turkish aircraft carrier will also have a strategic impact on its relations with European and American countries.
Regardless of the views of the outside world, Turkey's announcement of the conceptual design of a domestically produced aircraft carrier is itself of great international strategic significance. It marks Turkey's active promotion of military modernization, hoping to enhance its influence in regional and even world affairs through independent research and development of high-end armaments. This move is bound to attract close attention from all sides.
2. The conceptual design parameters of the Turkish aircraft carrier reflect the goal of regional checks and balances
According to information published by the Turkish Ministry of Defense,It adopts a gas turbine combined power propulsion system and can reach a maximum speed of 25 knots. Its biggest highlight is the use of arresting cable take-off and landing, which allows the future aircraft carrier to operate the fifth-generation carrier-based aircraft independently developed by Turkey.
A displacement of 60,000 tons will give the Turkish aircraft carrier a powerful combat capability in the Eastern Mediterranean. The high speed of 25 knots ensures that the aircraft carrier battle group is able to maneuver in a wide sea area. The take-off method of the arresting cable provides the aircraft carrier with air strike power.
According to expert analysis,The combat radius of Turkey's aircraft carriers can cover the entire eastern Mediterranean region, enhancing Turkey's voice in disputed waters.
Therefore,It will also have an impact on the pattern of the Eastern Mediterranean.
3. Turkey's aircraft carrier program contains strategic ambitions to modernize its naval forces.
Historically,As a mobile combat platform at sea, the aircraft carrier means that it actively promotes the modernization of the navy and improves its maritime combat capability with the aircraft carrier as the core.
Turkey had previously tried to develop an aircraft carrier with the amphibious assault ship "Anatolia", but later the ship could only be used as a drone platform. This further fueled Turkey's determination to design and build its own large aircraft carriers. At the beginning of 2022, Turkey's ** Erdogan ordered the launch of the domestic aircraft carrier design project.
Experts believe thatTurkey's aircraft carrier program lies behind its strategic ambitions as a regional power. By creating a naval strategic strike force, Turkey's aircraft carrier program is an important part of the process of modernizing its naval forces. This not only serves its defense needs, but also reflects its strategy of becoming a strong country. This strategic move is bound to attract great attention from neighboring countries.
Fourth, the impact of Turkish aircraft carriers on the balance of power in the Mediterranean has aroused concern from all sides
Turkey's announcement of the conceptual design of a domestically produced aircraft carrier has attracted widespread attention from all partiesThe main reason for this is that it will have an impact on the balance of power in the Eastern Mediterranean.
The most direct target of the impact is Greece. Turkey and Greece have territorial and boundary disputes in the Eastern MediterraneanThe two sides compete for power at sea. The addition of Turkish aircraft carriers will undoubtedly put pressure on the Greek Navy. It is expected that the competition for sea power between Turkey and Greece in the eastern Mediterranean will thus enter a new round of confrontation.
At the same time, its aircraft carrier program will also have an impact on Turkey's strategic relations with European and American countries, especially the United States. In the future, Turkey's naval and air forces in the Eastern Mediterranean will be strengthened, which will form a counterweight to the regional layout of Western countries.
AbsolutelyIt is also in China's national interest. Therefore, China should actively guide Turkey's naval development and contribute to regional peace.
V. Conclusion: China should guide Turkey to follow the path of peaceful development and jointly maintain stability in the Mediterranean.
From the above analysis, it can be seen thatTurkey plans to build a domestically built aircraft carrier, a move that will have a negative impact on power relations in the Eastern Mediterranean, although it is due to its national defense needs. As a major regional power, China has the responsibility to maintain peace and stability in the Eastern Mediterranean and surrounding regions. Therefore, China should guide Turkey through diplomacy to follow the path of peaceful development, use its own strength constructively, assist Turkey in properly handling the relationship between its own security interests and the interests of regional countries, and promote military development while minimizing the negative impact on neighboring countries. China and Turkey can also carry out practical cooperation in areas such as the shipbuilding industry to promote Turkey's economic development. If Turkey embarks on the path of peaceful development, its military buildup will also provide a useful counterweight to the multipolar power framework in the Mediterranean.
In short, China is willing to continue to work for China-Turkey friendship and cooperation and play a positive role in promoting lasting peace and stability in the Mediterranean region. We also call on Turkey to maintain good relations with other Mediterranean countries and contribute to the bright future of the region while developing its military strength. Let us work together to promote the building of a community with a shared future in the Mediterranean.
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