Tunisian Navy
| Tunisian Navy | |
|---|---|
| Arabic: الجيش البحري التونسي French: Marine nationale tunisienne | |
Seal of the Tunisian Navy | |
| Active | 1956–Present |
| Country | Tunisia |
| Branch | Navy |
| Type | Navy |
| Role | Naval warfare |
| Size | 5,000 personnel |
| Part of | Tunisian Armed Forces |
| Headquarters | Bizerte |
| Fleet | 45+ vessels (see list) |
| Engagements | Bizerte crisis 1985 Israeli attack on Tunisia |
| Commanders | |
| Commander-in-Chief | Kais Saied |
| Commander of the Navy | Admiral Adel Jehane |
| Insignia | |
| Naval Jack | |
The Tunisian Navy (Arabic: الجيش البحري التونسي, lit. 'Tunisian Sea Army'), officially the Tunisian National Navy, is the naval warfare branch of the Tunisian Armed Forces. Founded in 1956 following Tunisia's independence from France, its primary mission is to defend the nation's sovereignty and territorial integrity, protect its exclusive economic zone (EEZ), and secure its 1,400-kilometre (870 mi) coastline. The navy also plays a critical role in combating illicit activities such as smuggling, illegal immigration, and terrorism in the Mediterranean Sea.