ISTANBUL, TURKEY - JANUARY 23: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks during launch ceremony for Istanbul (F-515) frigate and welding ceremony of third ship in Pakistan MILGEM Corvette Project in Istanbul, Turkey on January 23, 2021. ( Emrah Yorulmaz - Anadolu Agency )
ISTANBUL, TURKEY - JANUARY 23: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks during launch ceremony for Istanbul (F-515) frigate and welding ceremony of third ship in Pakistan MILGEM Corvette Project in Istanbul, Turkey on January 23, 2021. ( Emrah Yorulmaz - Anadolu Agency )
ISTANBUL, TURKEY - JANUARY 23: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks during launch ceremony for Istanbul (F-515) frigate and welding ceremony of third ship in Pakistan MILGEM Corvette Project in Istanbul, Turkey on January 23, 2021. ( Emrah Yorulmaz - Anadolu Agency )
ISTANBUL, TURKEY - JANUARY 23: Turkey's Defense Industries Presidency (SSB) Head, Ismail Demir speaks during launch ceremony for Istanbul (F-515) frigate and welding ceremony of third ship in Pakistan MILGEM Corvette Project in Istanbul, Turkey on January 23, 2021. ( Emrah Yorulmaz - Anadolu Agency )
ISTANBUL, TURKEY - JANUARY 23: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks during launch ceremony for Istanbul (F-515) frigate and welding ceremony of third ship in Pakistan MILGEM Corvette Project in Istanbul, Turkey on January 23, 2021. ( Emrah Yorulmaz - Anadolu Agency )
ISTANBUL, TURKEY - JANUARY 23: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan attends launch ceremony for Istanbul (F-515) frigate and welding ceremony of third ship in Pakistan MILGEM Corvette Project in Istanbul, Turkey on January 23, 2021. Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar (L) also attended the ceremonies. ( Murat Kula - Anadolu Agency )