With competition over offshore gas resource intensifying in Mediterranean Sea, the old rivalries will get more intensified. Turkey has been bosting its naval capabilities since 2005. Turkey has planned to commission in total number of 24 frigates, corvettes, aircraft carries (small one) and submarines before 2023. This, if not, at least emphasizes the Turkish determination to protect its supply chain lines which is critical Turkey. It shall be born in mind that Turkey has been doing 80%-85% of its trade with its ports. Therefore, it is vital for Turkey to protect its commercial route safe. Moreover, Turkey has not found gas in Cyprus yet. However, Libya has ready resources which Turkey can entertain for its own benefits.
