Turkey will hold a naval exercise named ‘Blue Homeland 2025’ from January 7-16, involving significant military assets across the Aegean, Mediterranean, and Black Seas. The exercise will feature 87 surface vessels, seven submarines, numerous UAVs, aircraft, helicopters, and approximately 20,000 personnel, including underwater attack and defense units. Special activities for distinguished guests are scheduled for January 9 at the Aksaz Naval Base near Rhodes.