Izmir: The ‘Dogu Akdeniz-2025’ (Eastern Mediterranean-2025) invitational exercise took place in Izmir, Trkiye, as reported by Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Defence to AZERTAC. The exercise saw participation from Turkish servicemen, a group of Azerbaijan Naval Forces servicemen, a U.S. counter-terrorism security team, and a Pakistani maritime patrol aircraft.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the participating servicemen demonstrated a high level of professionalism during the execution of their assigned tasks. The exercise also included servicemen from 19 countries who participated as observers, showcasing the international interest and collaboration in the event.