Türkiye’s STM Unveils Its Next-Generation Multi-Role Support Ship at LIMA 2025

Türkiye’s leading naval defense company, STM, has officially revealed its brand-new Multi-Role Support Ship (MRSS) design for the first time at the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) 2025 in Malaysia. This modern amphibious assault and support vessel marks a significant step forward in naval engineering, blending combat capabilities with humanitarian and logistical functions.

A New Era of Naval Support Ships

The MRSS has been specially designed to meet the growing operational demands of today’s navies. It can conduct amphibious operations, transport troops and heavy armored vehicles, and function as a floating hospital during emergencies. With this vessel, STM continues to strengthen its position as a trusted partner in naval solutions for countries like Malaysia, Pakistan, Ukraine, and Portugal.

Speaking at the unveiling, STM’s General Manager Özgür Güleryüz highlighted Türkiye’s role in building advanced warships globally and shared that STM is already constructing three corvettes for the Royal Malaysian Navy under the LMS Batch-2 program. He further emphasized how the MRSS will provide versatile operational solutions both in military engagements and humanitarian relief missions.

Versatile Capabilities for Modern Naval Operations

The STM MRSS has been engineered to handle a variety of critical missions. It can deploy troops and armored vehicles to coastal battlefields, deliver logistical supplies to naval fleets at sea, and respond to crises such as natural disasters and evacuation operations.

Its amphibious assault features allow it to carry:

• 14 Main Battle Tanks

• 9 Armored Amphibious Vehicles

• 500 Amphibious Troops

• 2 Medium-Sized (15-ton) Helicopters

Additionally, it serves as a platform for command and control, search and rescue (SAR), medical operations, and military missions other than war (MOOTW).

Full Specifications of STM’s Multi-Role Support Ship

Main Dimensions:

• Length: 153 meters

• Breadth: 24 meters

• Displacement: 9,700 tons

• Endurance: 30 days at sea

• Maximum Speed: 18+ knots

• Range: Over 8,000 nautical miles at 14 knots

Carrying Capacity:

• Crew: 150 personnel

• Troops: 500 amphibious soldiers

• Vehicles:

  • 14 Main Battle Tanks

  • 9 Armored Amphibious Vehicles

• Helicopters: 2 x 15-ton capacity (with hangar space)

• Landing Craft Utility (LCU): 2

• Rigid-Hulled Inflatable Boats (RHIBs): 2 x 10-meter with A-Type Davits

• Tank Deck Area: 800 square meters

• Fuel Storage: 630 tons

• Freshwater Storage: 215 tons

Weapon Systems:

• 1 x 76 mm Main Gun

• 4 x 12.7 mm Remote Controlled Stabilized Weapon Systems

• 2 x Chaff/IR Decoy Launchers

Designed for Both Combat and Humanitarian Missions

The MRSS is not limited to wartime roles. It is equally capable of providing vital support in peacetime operations such as disaster relief, medical evacuations, and maritime patrols. Its onboard medical facilities, ability to accommodate large numbers of personnel, and aviation support capabilities make it an indispensable asset for any modern navy.

Whether transporting troops and armored units for amphibious landings or conducting humanitarian operations in disaster-struck regions, the MRSS offers unmatched versatility on the high seas.

Conclusion

STM’s Multi-Role Support Ship represents a perfect balance between military might and humanitarian support capability. Its unveiling at LIMA 2025 signals Türkiye’s growing expertise in naval engineering and its commitment to offering advanced maritime solutions to allied navies. With powerful operational flexibility, long-range endurance, and multi-mission capabilities, this ship is poised to play a crucial role in future maritime operations around the world.