Egyptian, Indian Air Forces Conduct Joint Drill

On Wednesday, the Egyptian and Indian air forces carried out joint air drills at an airbase in Egypt for several days, according to the Egyptian Armed Forces.

In a statement, the Egyptian army added that the drills included a number of theoretical lectures and practical exercises to unify concepts, refine skills and manage joint operations using various modern air combat methods.

The training also included refueling in the air and carrying out joint sorties to attack enemy targets.

The drills aim to boost military relations between the two countries by training the participating troops on carrying out various tasks using available resources to overcome current and possible security threats, the Egyptian Armed Forces said.