CAIRO, Egypt, July 23 (NNN-MENA) – Egypt, the United States and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), started a joint military exercise on Monday, in the Red Sea, the Egyptian armed forces said in a statement.
Some F-16 fighter jets, frigates, rocket launchers and mine-hunters, as well as, special naval landing forces of the three countries took part in the drill, dubbed: “Eagle Response 19,” the statement said.
The joint forces conducted special operations, including detonating explosives under water, removing bombs, and anti-terror raids.
Saudi Arabia is also part of the joint exercises, as an observer.
The joint exercise aimed at enhancing inter-operability and war-fighting readiness, fortifying military-to-military relationships, and advancing operational capabilities of all participating units, according to the statement.
Egypt regularly holds joint military exercises with other countries, to boost military collaboration and exchange of military expertise.– NNN-MENA
