On the ground at Turkey’s EFES 2026 multinational military exercise
Breaking Defense Middle East Bureau Chief Agnes Helou recently returned from Turkey’s EFES 2026 multinational exercise, which for the first time included participants from Syria and Egypt, along with a host of returning partner forces.
In this edition of the Middle East Defense Digest, Helou shares footage from the day and nighttime drills and describes some new developments and products from an increasingly diversifying Turkish defense industry.
Turkey hosted the EFES 2026 multinational military exercise, which included participants from Syria and Egypt for the first time. The exercise featured both day and nighttime drills, showcasing new developments from the Turkish defense industry. Footage of the drills was shared by Agnes Helou, highlighting the diverse participation of partner forces.
- EFES 2026 is a multinational military exercise in Turkey.
- Participants included forces from Syria and Egypt for the first time.
- The exercise showcased new developments from the Turkish defense industry.
- Footage from day and nighttime drills was shared by the reporter.
- The exercise involved various partner forces.