In the period from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026, Turkey will for the first time take command of the landing forces, which are part of the NATO Allied Response Force (ARF), within the framework of its commitments to the alliance, the Turkish Ministry of National Defense announced, quoted by the Anadolu Agency, BTA reports.
The Turkish landing forces and their NATO allies will participate together in the exercise "Dynamic Mariner/Flotex-25", which will be held from March 24 to April 4, the Ministry specified.
The NATO Allied Response Force (ARF) is a strategic force with a high degree of readiness, capable of operating in various domains. These forces can be deployed rapidly and provide defensive assistance in a variety of scenarios.