Egypt and Turkey have begun joint air force exercises at several Egyptian air bases, marking a further expansion of military cooperation between the two countries amid improving bilateral relations. The Egyptian Armed Forces announced the start of the training programme on Thursday, describing it as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen defence cooperation and enhance operational coordination between the two militaries. According to the military spokesperson, the exercises involve multi-role combat aircraft from both countries and will continue for several days. The drills include a range of complex operational scenarios designed to simulate contemporary security and combat challenges. READ: Report: Growing Egypt-Turkey defence ties draw Israeli and US attention The first phase focused on theoretical sessions and professional exchanges between participating [...]
