Türkiye’s armed forces staged one of their largest and most comprehensive maritime exercises to date with Deniz Kurdu (Sea Wolf) 2025, held across the Black Sea, Aegean, and Eastern Mediterranean between 6 and 12 October. The multi-phase exercise brought together elements from all four services — the Naval Forces, Land Forces, Air Force, and Coast Guard Command — and showcased the Turkish Navy’s growing operational reach, unmanned capabilities, and indigenous defence technologies.

According to official information released by the Turkish Ministry of National Defence, Deniz Kurdu-I/25 involved a total of 92 vessels, including 78 surface ships, six submarines, and eight Coast Guard assets. In addition, 66 air platforms participated — 50 from the Naval Forces, 12 from the Air Force, and four from the Land Forces — along with one Underwater Attack (SAT) and two Underwater Defence (SAS) teams.