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US, Egypt Host Exercise Bright Star


Fri 29 Aug 2025 | 07:52 PM
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The multinational military exercise Bright Star 25, co-hosted by U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) and the Egyptian Armed Forces/Egyptian Training Authority, officially kicked off this week with an opening ceremony at Mohamed Naguib Military Base in Egypt on August 28. The exercise is a clear demonstration of the United States’ unwavering and enduring commitment to partner with the Egyptian Armed Forces and other nations to ensure mutual safety and security.

Established in 1980, Bright Star is one of CENTCOM’s longest-running and most significant multinational military exercises. Now in its 19th iteration, Bright Star 25 will run from August 28 to September 10, 2025, and aims to strengthen collective defense capabilities, improve regional security, and reinforce strategic partnerships.

This year over 40 nations will participate, underscoring the exercise’s growing global relevance. Approximately 1,800 U.S. military personnel will join forces with their counterparts in training events that cover a wide spectrum of operations, including conventional and irregular warfare, command post exercises, field training, and combined joint task force planning. Activities will also feature academic seminars, command and control operations, and a senior leader symposium to foster strategic-level dialogue.

During the exercise, Brigadier General Patrick Clare said, “Bright Star 2025 builds upon the enduring security partnership between Egypt and the United States — a relationship rooted in decades of cooperation on counterterrorism, regional defense, and efforts to combat violent extremism.” This year’s exercise sends a powerful message: Egypt, the United States, and our international partners remain united in our commitment to regional stability and military collaboration.”

Bright Star remains a cornerstone of the U.S.-Egypt defense relationship and plays a key role in promoting peace and security across the Middle East. By continuing to train together, our militaries strengthen interoperability, refine capabilities, and further align on shared strategic goals.

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