Moreover, once in service, the TF-2000s are slated to be an integral part of Türkiye's expeditionary strike groups centered around the TCG Anadolu LHD and the country's future MUGEM-class aircraft carriers.

[22] In January 2013, it was announced that Türkiye was planning to acquire a total of 8 TF-2000 destroyers, which was confirmed at the International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF) 2021.

Meanwhile, in-country development of the main sensor, multi-function phased array radar has been achieved with the aim of maximum local content contribution, in close cooperation with universities, defense industry and national research institutions.

The TF-2000 will boast an indigenous 127mm main gun,  1000+km-ranged Gezgin land-attack cruise missiles, 324mm Orka lightweight torpedoes, two Aselsan 35mm Gökdeniz CIWS, two Meteksan Nazar high-energy lasers, chaff decoy systems, two weapon stations for UMTAS anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs) and four remote weapon stations.

[25][failed verification] The class will feature an extensive radar and sensor suite of domestic origin to detect enemy targets, so that missiles can be directed towards them.