Hijjah 08, 1431/Nov 14, SPA -- An official at the Turkish naval command announced that the Milgem class warship, a modern littoral combat warship with indigenous anti-submarine warfare and high-seas patrol capabilities, using the principles of stealth technology is undergoing sea trials. The 260 Million F-511 TCG Heybeliada, part of the Milli Gemi (National Ship) program, is the first Turkish warship, which was completely built in Turkey, has undergone trials as of November 2, 2010. The warship that can accommodate 108 onboard, is equipped with the latest military systems and high tech night vision and includes helicopter landing pad able to bear the weight of ten tons and could desalination 20 tons of water in just ten days.
