The Anadolu Task Group, a significant force multiplier of the Turkish Naval Forces, is participating in NATO's planned series of exercises "Neptune Strike 25.3" conducted in the Adriatic Sea off the southeast coast of Italy.
As part of NATO's Enhanced Vigilance Activities, the third edition of the "Neptune Strike" exercise, which started on September 22, involves a total of 44 units from allied countries including Türkiye, Italy, and the USA.
The Turkish Naval Forces take a leading role in the exercise with the Anadolu Task Group, consisting of TCG Anadolu, TCG Gökova, TCG Gökçeada, TCG I. İnönü, 5 helicopters, 5 Armored Amphibious Assault Vehicles (ZAHA), 4 tank landing vehicles, 8 boats, 1 Underwater Attack (SAT) mission team, 1 first-class diver team, and 1 amphibious marine battalion.
On the press day event of the exercise, a group of journalists was hosted aboard the TCG Anadolu ship.
On the press day, the allied ships participating in the exercise conducted a joint passage training today.
Since the start of "Neptune Strike 25.3" on September 22, participating units have been conducting light weapon firing, maritime control operations, amphibious rehearsals, amphibious raids, anti-submarine warfare, mass casualty evacuation drills, and reloading-boarding activities.
Additionally, the exercise is supported by TCG Barbaros and the Italian Navy's ITS Carlo Bergamini frigates, which are part of NATO's Standing NATO Maritime Group-2 (SNMG-2), along with Italy's amphibious assault ship ITS San Giorgio.
The exercise will continue until September 26.
