Defensenews Libya and Syria Participate in Turkey's EFES-2026 Military Exercise
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- •Libya and Syria participated in Turkey's EFES-2026 military exercise for the first time.
- •The exercise involved over 10,000 personnel from 50 nations, focusing on joint operations.
- •Libya's participation symbolizes a unification of rival factions under a single military command.
Libya and Syria have made historic military contributions by participating in Turkey's EFES-2026 exercise, marking the first time both nations have deployed forces abroad. The exercise, which took place from May 20-21, 2026, involved over 10,000 personnel from 50 countries, focusing on joint operations and interoperability. Libya sent 502 troops, uniting rival factions under a single flag, while Syria contributed 50 personnel, including soldiers and observers. The event is seen as a step towards Turkey's military ambitions and its goal of a unified Libyan army. The live-fire phase included air assaults and various military training operations, enhancing the capabilities of the participating nations. Turkish officials indicated that training cooperation with both Libya and Syria will continue to expand.
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