Joint "Elephant Walk" demonstration highlights unity at Anatolian Phoenix-2025 drills in Türkiye VIDEO

The multinational military exercise Anatolian Phoenix-2025 is ongoing in Türkiye, demonstrating robust international cooperation in search-and-rescue and humanitarian operations.

As reported by the Turkish Ministry of National Defence on its official X (formerly Twitter) page, one of the major highlights of the drills — an "Elephant Walk" — was recently conducted at the 3rd Main Jet Base in Konya, per Caliber.Az.

The manoeuvre featured aircraft taxiing in close formation, symbolising operational readiness and joint capability.

📍 3’üncü Ana Jet Üs Komutanlığı / Konya

Uluslararası Anadolu Ankası-2025 Tatbikatı fil yürüyüşü ile devam ediyor.

📍 3rd Main Jet Base Command / Konya

The International Anatolian Phoenix-2025 Exercise is continuing with elephant walk.#MillîSavunmaBakanlığı… pic.twitter.com/faXnM1rla0

— T.C. Millî Savunma Bakanlığı (@tcsavunma) May 20, 2025

The exercise began on May 12 and will continue through May 23. Organised by the Turkish Ministry of National Defence, Anatolian Phoenix-2025 brings together military personnel and air assets from ten countries: Türkiye, Azerbaijan, the United States, Germany, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Italy, Qatar, Romania, Slovakia, and Saudi Arabia.

The primary aim of the exercise is to simulate complex combat search-and-rescue (CSAR) operations under diverse and demanding conditions, promoting interoperability among allied and partner nations. The drills also serve as a platform for the participating forces to enhance tactical coordination, share operational experience, and strengthen diplomatic and military relations.

Azerbaijan is taking part with a contingent from the Air Force, including Su-25 attack aircraft, pilots, and technical crew. The Azerbaijani team has been stationed in Konya since May 8 and is actively engaged in the exercise alongside its international counterparts.

By Tamilla Hasanova