Bright Star Multinational Exercises Kick Off (VIDEO)

The “Bright Star” maneuvers, hosted by the Egyptian armed forces, kicked off on Wednesday.

The Ministry of Defense announced the news on its official page, publishing a promo video of the exercises, which is taking place on Egyptian soil.

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The maneuvers are carried out with the participation of 21 countries. Last year, they were postponed because of the effects of the outbreak of the novel coronavirus pandemic.

“BRIGHT STAR, a joint, multinational exercise hosted by the Egyptian Armed Forces has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic,” the U.S. CENTCOM announced in a statement.

The Bright Star is held in Egypt periodically between more than one country. The maneuvers began for the first time in October 1980 after the signing of the peace treaty between Egypt and Israel in 1979. Then, it was resumed in 1981. Thus, it is held in the autumn every two years.