ISIK 2016

摘要

During the weeks prior to mid-July's coup attempt in Turkey, its armed forces hosted the fifth international 'Isik' combat search and rescue exercise from June 20 to July 1 at the 3rd Main Jet Base in Konya. Combat Aircraft gained exclusive access to the event. KONYA AIR BASE has become an increasingly important training hub within the Turkish armed forces. While re-creating real-world operational scenarios in an intensive training environment, the 3rd Main Jet Base (3. Ana Jet Us) has attracted a host of nations in the region as well as aligned partners to exercises such as 'Anatolian Falcon' (involving Turkey and the United States), 'Anatolian Eagle' (national/multi-national), 'Turaz Sahini' (Turkey and Azerbaijan). 'Tusap Raider' (Turkey and Pakistan) and 'Isik' (national/multi-national).