Türkiye's naval forces enhance readiness in major drills, showcasing maritime power VIDEO

The Turkish Ministry of National Defence has released footage of the Mavi Vatan-2025 naval exercise, which is currently underway.

The ministry shared the video on its official X account, showcasing the scale and scope of the operation, Caliber.Az reports.

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Deniz Kuvvetleri Komutanlığımız tarafından, 7-16 Ocak 2025 tarihleri arasında Karadeniz, Ege Denizi ve Doğu Akdeniz’de icra edilen MAVİ VATAN-2025 Tatbikatı'ndan görüntüler.#MillîSavunmaBakanlığı#MaviVatanTatbikatı pic.twitter.com/KlP4WN9ROx

— T.C. Millî Savunma Bakanlığı (@tcsavunma) January 10, 2025

The naval drills, organized by the Turkish Navy Command, are taking place in multiple strategic regions, including the Black Sea, Aegean Sea, and Eastern Mediterranean.

The exercises, which commenced on January 7, are set to conclude on January 16.

The Mavi Vatan-2025 exercise is designed to enhance the operational capabilities of Türkiye's naval forces and demonstrate their readiness to protect the nation's maritime interests across key waters.

Mavi Vatan-2025 is a key component of the Turkish Armed Forces' annual exercise program, designed to assess and enhance the operational effectiveness of the Navy. This large-scale event aims to evaluate the Navy’s command and control capabilities, improve operational readiness, and refine decision-making skills in complex, multi-threat environments. The exercise also tests the seamless integration of naval units with other branches of Türkiye’s military, fostering joint operational efficiency.

The exercise features an extensive array of military assets, including 7 submarines, 8 frigates, 4 corvettes, 13 fast attack craft, 7 mine countermeasures vessels, 20 landing ships and craft, 13 patrol boats, and 22 auxiliaries. Additionally, 31 aircraft, 17 helicopters, 28 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and 7 unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) are involved.

Specialized teams are also participating, including two SAT (Underwater Assault) teams, each with 8 personnel, and three SAS (Underwater Defense) teams, each with 5 personnel. In total, approximately 20,000 personnel are taking part in the exercise.

Support from other branches of the Turkish Armed Forces further enhances the exercise’s complexity. The Army contributes general-purpose and CH-47 helicopters, while the Air Force provides attack aircraft, early warning planes, and target-towing aircraft. The Coast Guard also plays a crucial role by deploying six patrol vessels.

By Vafa Guliyeva