Egypt has carried out joint military exercises with Türkiye and the Sultanate of Oman in separate drills aimed at improving operational coordination and strengthening defense cooperation among the participating forces.
The exercises are focused on “exchanging training expertise and unifying operational concepts,” according to a statement from Egypt’s military spokesperson. The drills involve air and ground components and are taking place over several days at multiple training locations across Egypt.
In the Egyptian-Turkish air exercise, multirole fighter aircraft from both countries participated in coordinated training missions. The first phase of the exercise included theoretical lectures designed to align combat strategies and standardize operational procedures between the two sides.
The training also included practical flight sorties aimed at improving joint operational capability. Military officials said the goal is to enhance readiness and ensure both forces can operate together effectively under different combat scenarios.
According to the spokesperson, the exercise is designed to “refine the skills of participating forces” and improve their ability to carry out joint air missions with higher efficiency and coordination.
Military cooperation between Egypt and Türkiye has been expanding in recent years. In September 2025, both countries resumed their “Sea of Friendship” naval exercise in the eastern Mediterranean after a 13-year pause, marking a renewed phase of defense engagement.
Earlier in April 2025, Turkish and Egyptian special forces also conducted joint training in Ankara. That exercise included urban warfare drills, sniper training, medical evacuation exercises, parachute operations, and helicopter-based assault and reconnaissance missions.
In a separate development, Egypt also held joint exercises with Oman under the name “Mountain Fortress 2.” The drills involve Egypt’s elite Thunderbolt Forces (Sa‘a‘a Forces) and Omani special forces units.
These exercises are taking place at designated combat training ranges operated by Egypt’s special forces command. Officials said the training focuses on improving coordination, integration, and tactical understanding between the participating units.
The first phase of the Egypt-Oman drill also centered on aligning operational concepts and building cohesion among personnel. Military leaders said this foundation is essential for more complex joint field operations in later stages.
Future phases of the exercise are expected to include live training scenarios and field operations designed to simulate real combat conditions. These activities aim to enhance tactical experience and improve decision-making under pressure.
Egypt’s military said the broader goal of these exercises is to strengthen regional defense cooperation and increase interoperability with allied forces. Officials emphasized that such joint training programs help improve readiness and support long-term strategic partnerships.
