Egypt, US commence 'Eagle Response 19' exercise

CAIRO, 22 July 2019: The American and Egyptian naval forces began on Monday the joint exercise "Eagle Response 19" in the Red Sea, with the participation of naval and air forces from Egypt, the United States and the United Arab Emirates, as well as Saudi Arabia as an observer.

Several F-16 fighter jets, frigates, rocket launchers and minehunters, in addition to special naval landing forces of Egypt and the United States are taking part in the exercise.

Eagle Response 19 is an explosive ordnance disposal and diving exercise conducted with the Egyptian Naval Force and other participating nations to enhance inter-operability and war-fighting readiness, fortify military-to-military relationships and advance operational capabilities of all participating units.