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It reflects a broader transformation of the Turkish navy into a high-seafaring force capable of extended operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The doctrine also conveys political messages, particularly regarding maritime disputes in the Eastern Mediterranean, according to Serhat S\u00fcha \u00c7ubuk\u00e7uo\u011flu, senior fellow at the Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates-based TRENDS Research &amp; Advisory consultancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This year\u2019s exercise aims to evaluate the navy\u2019s command and control capabilities, operational readiness, and ability to operate seamlessly with other branches of the Turkish military, according to military officials. It is part of a broader modernization program that includes the construction of advanced naval platforms, such as the M\u0130LDEN National Submarine, a domestically designed aircraft carrier, and the TF-2000 air defense warship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All told, the exercise saw the deployment 77 surface ships, 7 submarines, 31 aircraft, 17 helicopters, 28 unmanned aerial vehicles and 7 unmanned surface vehicles. Support from other force commands is meant to further enhance the exercise\u2019s scope and realism. The Land Forces Command contributes 4 general-purpose helicopters and one CH-47 helicopter, while the Air Force Command provides attack aircraft, airborne early warning and control aircraft, and target towing aircraft. The Coast Guard Command is also participating with six vessels. In total, approximately 20,000 personnel are taking part in the exercise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This week\u2019s event is an addition to the annual naval drill Deniz Kurdu (Sea Wolf), which has been a traditional name for naval exercises since the 1970s, focusing on demonstrating tactical and technical capabilities of the Turkish navy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unlike the technical-focused Sea Wolf series, Blue Homeland drills convey political messages because they are about sovereignty and maritime claims, a touchy subject in that part of the Mediterranean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.defensenews.com\/global\/europe\/2025\/01\/03\/turkish-navy-starts-construction-of-three-new-warships\/\">January has been a busy month<\/a> for the Turkish navy and private shipyards. According to the Ministry of Defense, the construction of 31 ships is currently ongoing in domestic shipyards, part of a broader plan to make naval shipbuilding a domestic affair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The naval modernization efforts, with an estimated price tag of $8 billion, aim to safeguard Turkey\u2019s sovereignty and maritime rights, particularly in the Eastern Mediterranean, while honoring agreements with Libya and Turkish Cypriots and addressing territorial disputes in the Aegean, said Mesut \u00d6zel, an assistant professor at Kent University in Istanbul.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Besides the geopolitical ambitions inherent in new ships, Turkey\u2019s existing naval fleet is simply getting old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The frigates in the inventory have been serving in the Turkish navy for an average of 30 years, and the submarines\u2019 average age is 29 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThese new vessels will shape our strength for the next 50 years,\u201d said retired Rear Adm. Cem Okyay. \u201cEfforts to ensure that the sensors and weapons on these ships are ready for future operational environments should continue in coordination and merit strong support.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Turkey\u2019s Mavi Vatan doctrine is seen by Greece and Israel as a major geopolitical challenge, according to \u00c7ubuk\u00e7uo\u011flu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cGreece views it as a direct threat to its continental shelf, EEZ claims, and national identity, prompting stronger alliances with Israel, Egypt, Cyprus, the United States, and France,\u201d he said. \u201cFor Israel, the doctrine complicates energy projects like the East Med pipeline and poses a strategic challenge in the Eastern Mediterranean, though without Greece\u2019s historical tensions. To counter Turkey\u2019s regional ambitions, Israel collaborates with Greece, Cyprus, and Egypt.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The geopolitical landscape in the Eastern Mediterranean will remain complex in 2025. With significant changes such as the toppling of the Assad regime, the ousting of Russian forces from Syria, and a brokered ceasefire in Gaza, regional dynamics are shifting rapidly. 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