On December 8, 2025, during the Liberation Day parade in Damascus, the Syrian Armed Forces showcased Turkish-made armored personnel carriers, including the Nurol Ejder and Ejder TTZA 6×6, reflecting a significant military cooperation between Turkey and Syria following a post-Assad reconciliation. This development highlights Ankara’s increasing influence in the Levant, as it provides vital military support against U.S.-backed Kurdish militias, perceived by Turkey as extensions of the PKK terrorist group. For India, this cooperation could stabilize the region amid Turkish offensives while simultaneously complicating counter-terrorism efforts essential to India’s strategic interests in West Asia. The absence of official confirmations from Syrian or Turkish defense ministries, however, leaves some aspects of this partnership unverified.