DYNAMIC MARINER/FLOTEX-25, a major multinational maritime exercise designed to enhance Allied naval cooperation, improve operational readiness, and demonstrate the Alliance’s ability to secure vital sea lanes in an evolving security environment, took place in the western Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean between 24 March and 4 April 2025.

For the first time, the Turkish Navy Amphibious Task Force will assume the role of ARF Commander Amphibious Task Force (CATF) and Commander Landing Force (CLF) from July 2025. Before assuming the responsibilities, Turkish Armed Forces successfully participated in the Exercise DYNAMIC MARINER/FLOTEX-25 with 1279 personnel, Naval Infantry Landing Force, TCG BAYRAKTAR (L-402) and TCG SANCAKTAR (L-403) LSTs and TCG ORUÇREİS (F 245) and TCG GAZİANTEP (F-490) Frigates, to demonstrate the readiness and compliance with NATO Standards.