Maritime Phase of the Steadfast Dart 2026 Exercise was Successfully Conducted
Date: 19.02.2026Maritime Phase of the Steadfast Dart 2026 Exercise was successfully conducted at Putlos Military Training Area, Germany on 18 February, 2026. A full-scale amphibious demonstration was conducted with the participation of Turkish and Spanish troops.
During the amphibious demonstration:
* Bayraktar TB-3 UAV from TCG Anadolu provided real-time intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance over the objective area and identified the simulated hostile targets;
* Turkish and Spanish naval special operations teams fast-roped ashore by the helicopter and prepared the objective for the main landing force, while Turkish attack helicopters provided close air support;
* Main landing force rapidly followed; Turkish Marines approached the beach in high-speed boats, followed by ZAHA amphibious assault vehicles, providing protected mobility and firepower as forces advanced inland;
* Landing crafts secured the shoreline and expanded the operational area.
From sea to shore, security is ensured through unity!
