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Egyptian and Omani special forces concluded the joint military exercise 'Citadel of the Mountain-2' after several days of training at combat ranges affiliated with Egypt’s Thunderbolt Forces Command, the Military spokesman said.

Egyptian armed forces and police have carried out a large-scale security operation in the Southern Military Zone, targeting criminal hotspots linked to drug and weapons trafficking, illegal gold mining, and irregular migration, the military stated on Sunday.

Egypt and Turkey have concluded a joint air force training exercise held over several days at a number of air bases in Egypt, with the participation of personnel from both countries' air forces.

Egypt staged joint military drills with Turkey and Oman last week, underscoring its expanding regional defence ties.

The Tactical Leadership Program (TLP-10) has concluded at an Egyptian air base, featuring personnel from the Egyptian and Greek air forces, with the Spanish Air Force attending as an observer.

The Egyptian Armed Forces and the Sultanate of Oman have launched the joint military exercise “Citadel of the Mountain-2,” involving Egyptian special forces and Omani special forces units, according to Egypt’s military spokesperson.

President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Félix Tshisekedi visited Egypt's Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI) on Thursday, where he explored opportunities for defence and industrial cooperation as the two countries seek to deepen economic partnerships and expand technology transfer initiatives.

The Egyptian-Turkish joint air exercise has commenced in Egypt, with the participation of several multi-role fighter aircraft of various types.

The Egyptian Armed Forces on Sunday showcased plans for the second edition of Alamein International Air Show (EIAS 2026), scheduled for September in Alamein City, with organizers expecting more than 250 exhibitors from 50 countries and nearly 12,000 visitors, the military spokesman said.

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and Minister of Defence and Military Production Lieutenant General Ashraf Salem Zaher inspected the training and education programs for military college cadets and civilian program participants at the Egyptian Military Academy on Thursday, accompanied by several cabinet ministers and senior military officials, the military spokesperson said.

Egypt’s Minister of Defence and Military Production, Ashraf Salem Zaher, has witnessed the main phase of the “Somoud 4” command centres exercise conducted by Egypt’s East Canal Command for Counter-Terrorism Operations via video conference.

The new campus of Senghor University underscores Egypt’s position as a regional centre for education and development across Africa.

Egyptian Navy Commander Vice Admiral Mahmoud Adel Fawzy held talks with his Kenyan counterpart, Major General Paul Owuor Otieno, in Alexandria during an official visit aimed at strengthening military cooperation and supporting regional maritime security, the Egyptian military spokesman announced on Tuesday.

Egyptian Thunderbolt (Sa'aka) Forces participated in the multinational military exercise “FLINT LOCK – 2026” held in Libya and Côte d’Ivoire with the participation of more than 30 countries, the military spokesman said on Sunday.

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and Minister of Defence and Military Production Lieutenant General Ashraf Salem Zaher inspected a basic training unit for new recruits to assess combat readiness and training systems, the military spokesman said.

Lieutenant General Ashraf Salem Zaher, commander-in-chief of the Egyptian Armed Forces and defence minister, met troops from the Western Military Region via video conference on Monday to review combat readiness and unify operational concepts, the military spokesman said.

Lieutenant General Ashraf Salem Zaher, Egypt's defence minister and commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces, oversaw on Wednesday the main phase of the “Badr 2026” live-fire tactical exercise conducted by a unit of the Third Field Army, the military said.

Egypt’s Armed Forces will launch a new documentary series highlighting the stories of fallen soldiers on the occasion of Sinai Liberation Day, the military spokesperson, Gharib Abdel-Hafez, announced on Saturday.

Prince Radu of Romania is visiting The British University in Egypt (BUE) this week for a three-day program centred on youth employment and international cooperation.

Mokhtar Abdel Latif, Egypt’s Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI) chairman, held talks in Cairo with DR Congo’s army chief, Lieutenant General Banza Mwilambwe Jules, to boost cooperation in defence, security, and civilian manufacturing, the AOI said.

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