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Syria and Egypt join Turkey's military exercise for first time
Agnes Helou attended the EFES 2026 multinational exercise in Turkey. The event marked the first participation by forces from Syria and Egypt. Day and nighttime drills were held during the exercise.
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Syria and Egypt joined Turkey’s EFES 2026 multinational exercise for the first time, Breaking Defense reported. Middle East Bureau Chief Agnes Helou attended the event and observed day and nighttime drills conducted with returning partner forces. Helou shared footage from the drills and described new developments and products from Turkey’s defense industry in the Middle East Defense Digest episode.
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