Commander of Egyptian Naval Forces attends Medusa 5 in Greece

CAIRO – 4 November 2017: Egyptian Naval and Air Force units carried out the main phase of joint drills in Greece "Medusa 5". The drills lasted for several days and came within the framework of a joint training plan between the Egyptian Armed Forces and friendly countries.


Egyptian naval and air force units arrived in Greece to take part in Medusa 5 joint drills - Egypt Today
Egyptian Mistral aircraft carrier Fremm Frigate, Submarine (41), and war jets are taking part in the military exercises along with Greek naval units.The exercise witnessed several activities including planning, joint conduct of hostilities for naval and air forces, search and rescue measures and ways of cooperation between units and marine propulsion.


Egyptian naval and air force units arrived in Greece to take part in Medusa 5 joint drills - Egypt Today
The two sides showed high accuracy and efficiency during joint air reconnaissance as well as attack and defense sorties as a part of the exercise.The "Medusa 5" is one of the most important activities carried out as part of the joint exercises plan for the armed forces of the two countries, Egypt and Greece.

The activities are taking place for the second time this year. Other activities were being held in Egypt near the coast of Alexandria, in the light of military cooperation relations with Greece.


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For his part, the Greek Defense Minister, Panos Kammenos, commend the skillful performance of the executing forces, which reflects the excellent level of coordination and understanding between the two armed forces. Kammenos stressed his keenness to expand the military partnership and cooperation with Egypt and to work altogether to support the pillars of security and stability.

Commander of the Egyptian Naval Forces, General Ahmed Khaled confirmed that they seek to make the most of the benefit of the drills, which aims at exchanging experiences and skills, and enhancing the skills of the leadership bodies to plan and manage joint operations efficiently.


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The final phase was attended by the Greek Chief of General Staff, the Greek Navy and Air Force Commander, the Head of the Egyptian Armed Forces for Training Corps and a number of leaders from both sides.