US: Turkish frigate represents Türkiye at US 250th anniversary events in New York.

SHOTLIST: NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK, US (JUL. 5, 2026) 1. VARIOUS OF TCG ORUC REIS FRIGATE 2. VARIOUS OF TURKISH NAVY PERSONNEL ON BOARD 3. CLOSE OF TURKISH FLAG FLYING 4. VARIOUS OF EQUIPMENT ON BOARD TCG ORUC REIS 5. VARIOUS OF WEAPON SYSTEMS ON BOARD TCG ORUC REIS 6. COMMANDING OFFICER OF TCG ORUC REIS, NAVAL STAFF COL. KEMAL VARLI SPEAKING TO REPORTER (Turkish) 7. SENIOR MASTER SERGEANT MUHAMMED SALIH YARAR, ELECTRONICS PETTY OFFICER ON BOARD TCG ORUC REIS SPEAKING TO REPORTER (Turkish) 8. VARIOUS OF TCG ORUC REIS FRIGATE NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK, US - JUL. 5: The Turkish Navy frigate TCG Oruc Reis represented Türkiye at maritime events in New York held as part of US celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the nation's independence. The vessel, carrying 176 crew members, anchored on the Hudson River and will remain in New York Harbor until July 8. Capt. Kemal Varli, commanding officer of the TCG Oruc Reis, told Anadolu that the frigate showcases the Turkish Navy's "high operational capability, professionalism and ability to carry out joint missions with allied forces." Varli said the vessel’s modernization was completed in 2025 with domestically developed defense technologies including advanced combat management, radar, electronic warfare, sensor, communications and command-control systems. He said the visit also highlights Türkiye’s active role in NATO and its contribution to international maritime security. More than 20 countries joined the maritime events with military and historic vessels. The TCG Oruc Reis, a Barbaros-class frigate, entered the Turkish Navy’s inventory in 1997. It is scheduled to sail from New York to Dublin on July 8.