Turkey Holds Efes 2026 Military Exercise With 50 Countries
The Turkish military conducted its annual Efes exercise last week near Izmir, involving forces from 50 countries. The drill featured day and night operations with aircraft, artillery, naval units, and air defense systems.
news.google.comTurkey conducted the Efes 2026 military exercise last week near Izmir. The drill brought together forces from 50 countries and included both daytime and nighttime operations. Aircraft and artillery units coordinated strikes on multiple targets during the exercise. Submarines, fast attack craft, and unmanned surface vessels conducted live-fire demonstrations.
Special forces units simulated infiltration behind enemy lines and performed amphibious landings along with demining tasks. Rigid inflatable boats provided supporting fire to secure beach areas ahead of the landings. Turkish navy helicopters released flares over the TCG Anadolu drone carrier during the nighttime phase. The Kalkan vertical takeoff and landing UAV was also displayed.
Dome air defense system and the Korkut very short range air defense system were shown in operation. Landing docks deployed marine infantry troops and vehicles onto the beach. Flares were released to simulate countermeasures against enemy forces during the night portion of the drill.
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