LONDON: The Syrian Arab Army took part in the Efes 2026 land, naval and air forces drills in Turkiye alongside 50 countries from Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Africa. Efes 2026 has been taking place since April 20 in the western Izmir province on the Aegean Sea and will conclude tomorrow. It featured advanced military technologies, including unmanned combat systems, drone operations and layered air defense systems. On Wednesday, Syrian military officials took part in an observer day, joining defense ministers and military chiefs to witness live-fire maneuvers.

Türkiye's military might and local innovations are on display at EFES 2026, a multinational exercise in the western city of Izmir, which will will...

LONDON: The Syrian Arab Army took part in the Efes 2026 land, naval and air forces drills in Turkiye alongside 50 countries from Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Africa. Efes…

Ankara framed both nations’ attendance as part of its broader military-restructuring and advisory programs in each country.