In the multinational exercise STEADFAST DART 26, conducted with the participation of Türkiye and allied nations, Armored Amphibious Assault Vehicles (ZAHA) manufactured by FNSS took part in the operations. Contributing to allied activities in the Baltic Sea, the ZAHAs completed their operational missions alongside NATO and Türkiye-led maritime task groups.
As part of Exercise STEADFAST DART 26, amphibious units of the Turkish Naval Forces participated in operational scenarios carried out in the Baltic Sea. Following a ten-day deployment period, the task group arrived at the port of Kiel, comprising TCG Anadolu, TCG Oruçreis, TCG İstanbul, and the fleet replenishment ship TCG Derya.
Multinational Operational Scenarios
Throughout the exercise, cross-border deployment as well as air-sea-land operation scenarios were successfully executed. Participating elements operated in coordination with allied units in the tactical field, testing their operational capabilities in a complex operational environment. The activities conducted were completed in alignment with the defense doctrines and operational procedures of allied countries.
Marine Corps and ZAHA Integration
During the exercise, Marine battalion elements embarked on ZAHA vehicles carried out assigned missions. In activities conducted in accordance with tactical scenarios, interoperability capabilities were demonstrated alongside the Marine units of allied NATO countries.
The presence of ZAHA platforms in the exercise directly reflected the cooperation of the Turkish Armed Forces with NATO allied elements and their contribution to multinational maritime operations.
Source: C4Defence / FNSS
