Distinguished Guests,

Esteemed Participants,

Respected Members of the National and International Press,

It is with great honor and pride that I greet you all on behalf of the Anatolian Eagle Training Center.

Today, we have gathered here on the final and press day of the International Anatolian Eagle 2025 Training, successfully conducted under the coordination of the Turkish Air Force and hosted by the 3rd Main Jet Base Command.

Before I begin, I would like to emphasize with great pride that the Anatolian Eagle Training Center is the only tactical air training center operating in Europe and one of only four worldwide.This unique facility not only serves our Turkish Air Force but also provides highly realistic, multinational training environments to allied and partner air forces.

With its continuously improving infrastructure and technological capabilities, the Anatolian Eagle Training Center is rapidly evolving into a more advanced and integrated platform, capable of simulating the complex dynamics of modern warfare.

Scope and Participants of the Training

The AE-2025 training included the active participation of Azerbaijan, Hungary, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United States of America, and NATO AWACS, and Malaysia, Oman, Singapore and UAE as observer. Which shows Anatolian Eagle’s cohesive influence on multinational AirForces. Including 35 international and 40 international forces, 75 air and naval platforms and more than 1000 personnel took part in the training.

During the training, 415 sorties were successfully conducted, totaling 786 hours of flight time—demonstrating not only the scale, but also the intensity and operational quality of the exercise.

Detailed Scenarios and Multi-Threat Environment

This year’s training was based on the realities of modern, dynamic, and multidimensional warfare. The scenarios reflected a high-threat environment, incorporating advanced air defense systems and asymmetric threats.

One of the most prominent and the first scenarios ever  involved was the interception of cruise missiles, emphasizing early detection, identification, and neutralization.

Low radar cross-section cruise missiles were engaged through joint missions involving airborne and ground-based systems, requiring full coordination.

Additionally, operations were carried out against a fictional adversary named RED COUNTRY, equipped with real training auxiliary air defense systems in the Konya RangeTraining Area.

To suppress these threats, complex missions were conducted, including:

• SEAD (Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses) operations,

• Integrated air-to-air and air-to-ground missions,

• Use of national electronic warfare systems for jamming and deception.

These operations tested the capabilities not just of pilots, but also mission planners, C2 staff, and ground support teams.

Role of Indigenous Defense Industry

This year’s exercise also showcased Turkey’s national defense industry on an international stage.

Indigenous systems employed during training included:

• AKINCI and ANKA-S and ANKA-3 UAVs,

• ŞİMŞEK and SÜPER ŞİMŞEK radar-deceiving decoys,

• KARASOJ electronic warfare systems,

• GPS jamming systems,

• STORM mission analysis software,

• C2SE ACMI mission tracking systems.

Every phase of the exercise was monitored live via our nationally developed Airborne Early Warning and Control platform, reflecting technological self-reliance and strategic depth.This synergy of training and innovation represents not just technical success but a strong expression of sovereignty and capability.

Strategic Importance of Air Power

Distinguished participants,

Today, air power is more than military might. It is a pillar of deterrence, regional stability, strategic reach, and humanitarian aid.

Modern conflicts are no longer confined to land or sea. They span cyberspace, space, the electromagnetic spectrum, and the information domain.

In this multi-domain operational environment, those who cannot dominate the skies cannot secure victory on the ground.

Trainings like Anatolian Eagle prepare us for today’s threats—and the unpredictable challenges of tomorrow.

Shared Values and Allied Cooperation 

What makes this training invaluable is the collaboration of air forces from different nations and doctrines, united under a shared operational goal.

This training goes beyond tactics—it builds trust, enhances interoperability, and strengthens alliances.

Let us remember:

Flying together doesn't just mean sharing the same sky, it means thinking together, reacting together, and succeeding together.

Every flight here has been a step toward peace, readiness, and unity.

Closing and Gratitude

On this occasion, I would like to express my heartfelt appreciation to:

• All Turkish and allied personnel involved in the planning and execution,

• Our dedicated support teams and analysts,

• The national defense companies for their invaluable contributions,

• And to the esteemed members of the press for delivering this message to the world.

Let me close with the timeless words of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, founder of the Republic of Turkey:

“The future is in the skies. Nations that cannot protect their skies can never be sure of their future.”

 Thank you for your attention.
With my deepest respect.