Türkiye demonstrated a NATO-compatible amphibious assault capability during the EFES 2026 exercise by landing M60TM main battle tanks directly from Turkish Navy 151 Class landing craft onto an unimproved beach and pushing them inland under live-fire conditions, as observed by Army Recognition on 22 May 2026. The exercise showed Ankara’s ability to combine tactical sealift, armored maneuver, infantry support, and direct-fire coordination into a rapid coastal breakthrough force designed for contested littoral operations and high-intensity regional warfare. Read Full Defense News At This Link.
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Türkiye demonstrated a NATO-compatible amphibious assault capability during EFES 2026 by landing upgraded M60TM tanks from indigenous 151 Class landing craft and rapidly pushing armored forces inland under joint-force coordination (Picture Source: Army Recognition Group)