Ankara: The Turkish National Defense Ministry announced the successful firing of the indigenously developed AKYA torpedo during a naval exercise. The torpedo was launched from the TCG Sakarya submarine as part of the DENIZKURDU-II 2026 exercise. According to Anadolu Agency, the torpedo, developed by Turkish missile producer ROKETSAN, achieved a direct hit and successfully destroyed the target ship. The ministry highlighted that the strike demonstrated the technological level the Turkish defense industry has reached. The successful test-firing underscores Trkiye's commitment to advancing its defense capabilities and showcases the proficiency of its domestically produced military technology.