Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi stressed on Monday that new wars are based on awareness and correct understanding, not arms only.
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Egyptian and Russian paratroopers started on Wednesday the 5th edition of the annual ‘Protectors of Friendship’ drill in Cairo, the Egyptian Armed Forces announced.
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Egypt and Sudan launched on Tuesday their joint military exercise, dubbed "Guardian of the South-1", at Egypt’s Mohamed Naguib Military Base, which is the largest in the Middle East and is located in Al-Hammam area west of Alexandria city.
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Egypt's Armed Forces mourned on Sunday the death of an Egyptian peacekeeper who was killed in an explosive blast in Mali recently.
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The special forces of Egypt, Greece, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates took part in a four-day special operations exercise dubbed ‘HERCULES-21’ in Greece from Monday 20 to Sunday 26 September.
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Egypt lost Field Marshal Mohamed Hussein Tantawy, who was one of its most loyal sons and a military symbol who had served his country for more than 50 years, the presidency said
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Tantawy was one of the heroes of the October War and a statesman who could run the country in the most difficult times, read a presidential statement
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The president announced during his speech that Egypt has declared a state of official mourning for the death of Tantawy
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It is Field Marshal Mohamed Hussein Tantawy who confronted the most serious difficulties that Egypt faced in its contemporary history, the president wrote on Twitter
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He was part of the country s leadership in critical times
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In a statement, Al-Tayyeb said Tantawy stood tall while confronting the enemies of the homeland at a critical time, guiding the ship to a safe harbour
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It also extended its sincere condolences to his family and the officers of the Armed Forces, praying for his peaceful rest
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According to a statement by the Egyptian Armed Forces, the two ministers discussed regional and international developments in addition to issues of common interest
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The exercise, which started earlier in September, saw special forces from both countries participating jointly for the first time.
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The drill was carried out at Egypt s Mohamed Naguib Military Base in the Northern Military Region with the participation of 20 countries
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Major General Tracy Norris emphasised in her meetings her country s interest in furthering cooperation and coordination between the Egyptian and US armed forces to serve the mutual interests of both countries
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The meeting was held on the sidelines of the Bright Star drills, which are being carried out in Egypt, with the participation of 21 countries, including Egypt and the US
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India s INS Tabar frigate and Egypt s Alexandria frigate have taken part in the naval drill, Egypt s military spokesman said
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The aid is offered by the Defense Ministry and the Egyptian Red Crescent Society to support the Sudanese people at times of conflict and hardships
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