WAR GAMES: Erdogan Watches Turkish Military Carry Out Exercises With 37 Allied Nations

Story By:  Ana Marjanovic, Sub-Editor: Michael Leidig, Agency:  Newsflash

This is the moment the Turkish Armed Forces carry out war games with 37 allied countries as part of the EFES-2022 military exercise.

The exercises are taking place at the Doganbey Shooting Exercise Area in the district of Seferihisar in the Turkish province of Izmir.

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Defence Minister Hulusi Akar attended the military exercise today (9th June).

Turkey’s KORKUT and modernized 35 mm air defence weapon systems successfully hit the airborne target during the Efes 2022 military exercise. (@tcsavunma/Newsflash)

The Turkish Ministry of National Defence said in a statement prior to the president’s visit: “The EFES-2022 Exercise, one of the largest planned exercises of the Turkish Armed Forces, has started.

“While the exercises started with the first phase of the Computer Aided Command Post Exercise, the actual event began on 20th May.

“Over 1,000 foreign personnel from 37 countries will participate in the exercises. It is planned that more than 10,000 personnel, together with the TAF elements, will participate in the EFES-2022 Exercise, which is the largest joint exercise in the region.

Turkey’s KORKUT and modernized 35 mm air defence weapon systems successfully hit the airborne target during the Efes 2022 military exercise. (@tcsavunma/Newsflash)

“While 8 countries participated in the exercise in 2016 and 20 countries in 2018, EFES-2022, in which 37 countries will participate, is the exercise with the widest participation in its history.

“An Italian frigate, in addition to a torpedo boat of the Libyan Navy, will take part in the exercise where many other elements will also feature; a landing ship will be deployed along with CH-53 helicopters, howitzers and armoured vehicles of the US Armed Forces.

“Defence ministers, chiefs of staff and force commanders from over 20 countries are expected to follow the exercise’s Distinguished Observer Day activities.

During the night phase of Turkey’s Ephesus 2022 military exercise, targets were successfully destroyed from the air and from the ground. (@tcsavunma/Newsflash)

“An amphibious operation supported by artillery fire will be carried out; targets will be hit by ground fire support vehicles, warplanes and attack helicopters.”

The ministry added: “During EFES-2022, where Special Forces Operations will also be carried out, manoeuvring from ships to the target, airlifting, combat search and rescue missions, and residential area operations will also be showcased.”

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