Türkiye to hold Mavi Vatan-2025 naval exercises soon PHOTO / VIDEO 

Türkiye will conduct the Mavi Vatan-2025 ("Blue Homeland 2025") naval exercises from January 7 to 16.  

The maneuvers will take place across the Black Sea, Aegean Sea, and Eastern Mediterranean, Caliber.Az reports via Turkish media.

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Admirals from the Turkish Navy briefed the media on the schedule and details of the exercises at the Navy Command in the Golcuk district of Kocaeli province. Turkish Navy Chief of Staff, Rear Admiral Kenan Kaan Türkkan, stated that the Mavi Vatan-2025 exercises will be organised by the Turkish Navy Command in line with the Armed Forces' training programme. 

These exercises are part of Türkiye's ongoing efforts to enhance its maritime defence capabilities and maintain a strong naval presence in the region.

The primary objective of the Mavi Vatan-2025 exercises is to assess the operational efficiency and readiness of naval commands, enhance the operational preparedness of units, improve the analysis and decision-making capabilities of staff members and units in case of multiple threats, and test the coordination among various commands and participating forces. 

"Approximately 90 ships, 50 aircraft, and a total of 20,000 personnel will participate in the exercises. In addition to general-purpose helicopters and CH-47 helicopters from the Army Command, assault aircraft from the Air Force Command, long-range radar aircraft from the early warning and air traffic control systems, tow aircraft, and six coast guard boats will also be involved," he said. 

These exercises are aimed at ensuring Türkiye's readiness to face diverse challenges while strengthening collaboration among different branches of the military.

During the Mavi Vatan-2025 exercises, operational training will focus on various types of naval operations, including the coordination of coast guard units and responding to multiple simultaneous threats.

The TCG Oruçreis domestic ship, modernisation of which has been completed, will also participate in the drills. 

"The Turkish Navy, with its fleet of surface ships, submarines, and airborne units, serves the nation with unwavering determination, patrolling not only our Blue Homeland but also extending its reach beyond our borders and across the world's seas," he added.

By Naila Huseynova