[69937] Turkish President Erdogan Participates in the International Military Exercise "Efes-2026"

"Efes-2026" Exercise: A Display of Turkish Military Might

Today, May 21, 2026, the central phase of the Distinguished Observer Day for the "Efes-2026" military exercise began. This is one of the most comprehensive and complex joint exercises of the Turkish Armed Forces, highlighting the joint combat capabilities of the military.

According to a report by the TRT Haber channel, which is aligned with the Turkish government's positions and covers the activities of the Turkish military extensively, "The daily phase of the Distinguished Observer Day of the Efes-2026 exercise has begun."

At the same time, the A Haber channel, known as a distinctly pro-government channel that supports President Erdogan's policies, noted that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived in person to participate in this day. According to the channel, this is one of the "largest and most integrated" exercises conducted by the Turkish military, a fact that highlights the importance of the event from the perspective of the political echelon in Ankara.