Egypt and Turkey hold joint naval exercises for first time in 13 years
Joint Naval Exercise Between Turkey and Egypt
Joint Naval Exercise Between Turkey and Egypt
For the first time in 13 years, Turkey and Egypt are conducting a joint naval exercise titled "Friendship of the Sea 2025." This five-day event is taking place in the Eastern Mediterranean and highlights the collaboration between the two nations' military forces.
Involvement of frigates, submarines, unmanned naval vehicles, helicopters, and F-16 fighter jets. Participation from both countries’ naval and air forces.
Involvement of frigates, submarines, unmanned naval vehicles, helicopters, and F-16 fighter jets.
Joint operational planning. Surface and anti-submarine warfare. Advanced search and rescue training.
The Egyptian military has confirmed the arrival of its forces in Turkey, emphasizing the drills as a means to strengthen military cooperation.
This exercise marks an improvement in relations between the two countries, which have been evolving since a period of tension following the 2013 political changes in Egypt.
Based on reporting by Africanews.
