What Happened
Nine Nations Participate For First Time Including Syria
The largest-ever edition of Turkey’s Efes military exercise took place between April 11 and May 22, featuring nine countries participating for the first time, including Syria. The exercise showcased 50 new homegrown systems and mixed land, sea, and air assets to run drills during the day and night. According to a Turkish military official, Syria’s participation included an air assault operation and the use of weapons aboard a Turkish utility helicopter. The exercise was notable for its technological displays and maneuvers, with experts calling it a sign of deepening cooperation between Turkey and Syria. This was reported by Breaking Defense.