A delegation led by the Minister of Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov, observed the night phase of the "High-Level Observer Day" of the "EFES - 2026" multinational joint exercise held at the Özdere military camp.
According to information provided to Modern.az by the Ministry of Defense, the guests first familiarized themselves with military weapons and equipment samples displayed at the Defense Industry Exhibition organized within the framework of the event.
The Minister of National Defense of Turkey, the Ministers of Defense of Azerbaijan, Georgia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as other high-level observers, highly appreciated the capture of a simulated enemy ship at night, the organization of coastal defense, the provision of aerial reconnaissance and fire support by helicopters, and various tasks performed by artillery forces and other units.
It should be noted that the main objective of the exercise, attended by military personnel from 50 countries, is to improve the methods and skills of joint use of weapons and equipment in the arsenal of the Ground Forces, Naval Forces, and Air Forces of the participating countries during large-scale operations.
The exercise also aims to strengthen coordination among military contingents, ensure the effective use of Tactical Data Link (TDL) systems, develop cybersecurity capabilities during military operations, and form a common cybersecurity understanding.
