Egyptian Army Conducts Large-Scale Military Drills in Mediterranean

On Tuesday, the Egyptian Armed Forces announced the start of  large-scale military drills, dubbed "Medusa 10"c in the Mediterranean with the participation of Cyprus, Greece, France, and the UAE, according to a statement by the Egyptian military spokesman.

In a video posted on its Facebook page, the Egyptian Armed Forces announced the launching of the joint Egyptian, Greek, and Cypriot naval air training activities; it will last for several days in the Mediterranean Sea.

"Saudi Arabia, the US, Bahrain, Sudan, Jordan, Italy, and Germany are also participating in the drill as observers," the statement said.

It includes the implementation of several joint naval and air combat tasks to enhance the skills of commanders and officers in managing joint operations, to exchange expertise to reach the highest levels of efficiency and readiness to implement any joint tasks under different circumstances, especially in light of the rapid changes witnessed on the regional and international arena.

The statement said: "The participants from all the countries expressed their appreciation for the warm reception and good organization, which comes in light of the growing partnership and military cooperation between the Egyptian Armed Forces and friendly and brotherly countries."