Military part of Middle East Syria

Syrian Arab Army

Also known as Syrian Army

The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) is the land force branch of the Syrian Armed Forces. Known for its central role in the Syrian Civil War since 2011, fighting to maintain state control against insurgent and opposition forces. Recently, the SAA has expanded its footprint by taking over U.S.-vacated bases and participated in multinational military exercises abroad. Last updated Jul 7th, 2026

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146th Division Military 80th Division Military Brigade 551 Military Yasser Al Atta Military Commander

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The Syrian Army is participating in Turkey's EFES-2026 combined military exercise with a core unit, the first time Syrian forces have joined a drill outside the country since Syria's restructuring.

502 Libyan troops drawn from both eastern...

The Syrian Army is participating in Turkey's EFES-2026 combined military exercise with a core unit, the first time Syrian forces have joined a drill outside the country since Syria's restructuring.

502 Libyan troops drawn from both eastern and western factions are also taking part under a single Libyan flag. It marks the first time Libya's military has trained outside its own borders.

EFES-2026 is Turkey's largest combined live-fire exercise of the year, bringing together more than 10,000 troops and observers from approximately 50 countries.