Navy begins joint exercises with US in Red Sea

The Egyptian and US navies began their joint exercises Eagle Salute 2017 in the Red Sea, the military announced yesterday, according to a statement from the Defense Ministry. The paper says the exercises include “planning and organising joint combat operations, both at day and night, in cooperation of air-force elements. The combat scenarios involve the securing of maritime areas against various threats.” Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, Pakistan and Italy are participating as monitors.