Turkish Navy executes its most ambitious drills in recent years VIDEO

The Turkish Navy is currently conducting its most extensive exercise in recent memory, spanning the waters surrounding Türkiye. Notably, this exercise involves significant personnel and equipment.

According to Caliber.Az, the Turkish Ministry of National Defense made this announcement via its social media page on X. The exercise encompasses the Black Sea, Marmara Sea, Aegean Sea, and the eastern Mediterranean Sea, showcasing the breadth of Türkiye's maritime capabilities.

Başarıyla devam eden Denizkurdu-II/24 Tatbikatı’nın Seçkin Gözlemci Günü Faaliyetleri bugün Aksaz/Marmaris’te gerçekleştiriliyor.

Tatbikatı yerinden takip edecek olan basın mensupları da TCG ANADOLU’ya ulaştı.

Tatbikatta Deniz Kuvvetleri Komutanlığından, Hava Kuvvetleri… pic.twitter.com/tPI9Ncnyx5

— T.C. Millî Savunma Bakanlığı (@tcsavunma) May 11, 2024

Over a hundred surface ships, 8 submarines, 7 unmanned maritime vehicles, approximately 40 aeroplanes, 16 helicopters, and 28 attack and reconnaissance UAVs will participate in the manoeuvres. Additionally, the exercise will involve two Special Forces (SAT) teams and three Special Air Service (SAS) teams. The participation of 15,000 Turkish military personnel marks a significant milestone in recent Turkish military exercises, underscoring the scale and ambition of the operation.

DENİZKURDU-II 2024 Tatbikatı, Deniz Kuvvetleri unsurlarımızın geniş katılımıyla "Su Üstü Harbi, Denizaltı Harbi, Denizaltı Savunma Harbi ve Amfibi Harekât Eğitimleri" ile devam ediyor.#MillîSavunmaBakanlığı pic.twitter.com/BdEXibOwQG

— T.C. Millî Savunma Bakanlığı (@tcsavunma) May 10, 2024