The Egyptian Armed Forces have completed the main phase of the joint military exercise "Medusa-15", hosted by Greece, with participation from several countries. The exercise aimed to enhance military cooperation, exchange expertise, and boost combat readiness. According to a statement by the Egyptian military spokesperson, Colonel Ahmed Osman Ali, the exercise took place over several days in Greece and was attended by high-ranking officials from participating countries.
The exercise saw the participation of elements from the Egyptian, Greek, Cypriot, French, and Italian naval, air, and air defense forces, as well as border guards, special forces, and intelligence units. The main phase of the exercise began with a presentation on board the helicopter carrier "Gamal Abdel Nasser", outlining the activities and events that took place during the exercise. This was followed by a series of training activities, including combat and defensive sorties by multi-role aircraft.
The exercise involved a range of activities, including parachute drops to secure a beachhead, and free-fall jumps with flags, demonstrating the professionalism and cohesion between participating forces. Additionally, special forces conducted a raid on coastal targets, while naval forces practiced the right of visit and inspection of a suspected vessel. The exercise also included a amphibious operation to secure vital targets using Egyptian helicopter carriers and special forces from participating countries.
The exercise featured the participation of attack helicopters, which provided fire support to secure the approach route for landing craft. The special forces also conducted a vertical assault, showcasing their ability to work together efficiently and effectively. The activities concluded with a naval formation and a closing ceremony by the air forces. Previous phases of the exercise included unconventional firing drills by participating naval vessels.
The exercise also involved special forces conducting unconventional firing drills and training on storming facilities. Intelligence units carried out training activities using swarms of explosive drones to target enemy naval movements. Meanwhile, border guard units exchanged expertise in monitoring, tracking, and dealing with illicit maritime activities.
A cyber security training course was also conducted as part of the exercise, focusing on confronting modern electronic threats and challenges. The exercise was attended by senior officials, including Egyptian Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Ahmed Khalifa, and Greek Chief of Staff, General Dimitrios Hobis. The event also saw the participation of ambassadors from Egypt and France to Greece.
The conclusion of the main phase of "Medusa-15" highlights the strong military ties between Egypt and participating countries, as well as the Egyptian Armed Forces' commitment to enhancing cooperation and combat readiness. Key points of the exercise include the participation of multiple countries, a range of training activities, and a focus on cyber security.
Key points
- The exercise involved the participation of elements from several countries, including Egypt, Greece, Cyprus, France, and Italy.
- A range of training activities were conducted, including combat sorties, parachute drops, and amphibious operations.
- The exercise focused on enhancing military cooperation, exchanging expertise, and boosting combat readiness.
