The TF-2000 class frigate is a projected anti-air warfare frigate currently undergoing development by the Turkish Naval Institute. The class will provide survivability in the presence of aerial threat and also support mission functions such as command control and communication, reconnaissance, early warning, surface warfare, anti-submarine warfare and electronic warfare. On December 5, 2007, Defence Industry Executive Committee approved plans to build six ships of this class (4 fixed, 2 optional). On January 2013, it was announced that Turkey was now planning to acquire a total of 8 Tf-2000 frigates. With the realization of the project, it is intended to improve the Anti-Air Warfare (AAW) capabilities of the Turkish Navy.