The main stage of the "Medusa-15" joint military training exercise commenced in Greece, with Egypt's Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Ahmed Khalifa, in attendance. The exercise, which took place over several days, was also attended by Lieutenant General Dimitrios Chobis, Chief of the Hellenic General Staff, and Lieutenant General Emmanuel Theodoru, Commander of the Cyprus National Guard. The training involved elements from the Egyptian, Greek, Cypriot, French, and Italian armed forces.
The main stage of the exercise began with a presentation on board the Egyptian helicopter carrier, "Gamal Abdel Nasser". The presentation outlined the various 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, in cooperation with Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTACs). Paratroopers also conducted airborne insertions to secure a beachhead, while special forces carried out a raid on coastal targets.
The exercise involved a range of activities, including a simulated visit and search of a suspect ship, and an amphibious operation to secure vital targets. The amphibious operation was supported by Egyptian helicopters, which provided fire support to secure the approach route for the landing craft. The exercise also included a vertical insertion operation by special forces, demonstrating their ability to work together effectively.
The previous stages of the exercise had included a number of training activities, such as unconventional firing drills by participating warships, and special forces training on facility assaults. Intelligence units also conducted training on the use of swarms of explosive drones to target enemy naval vessels. Meanwhile, border guard units exchanged expertise on monitoring and 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 training activities demonstrated the high level of professionalism and cohesion among the participating forces. The exercise provided a valuable opportunity for the participating countries to enhance their military cooperation and interoperability.
The "Medusa-15" exercise is a significant event in the military cooperation between Egypt and other participating countries. The exercise aims to enhance the capabilities of the participating forces in conducting joint operations and to promote regional security and stability. The exercise also reflects the strong bilateral relations between Egypt and Greece.
The exercise concluded with a naval formation and a closing ceremony, attended by senior officers from the participating countries. The successful completion of the exercise demonstrates the ability of the participating forces to work together effectively in a joint operation. Key points: Egyptian Chief of Staff attends launch of Medusa-15 joint military exercise in Greece; Exercise involves elements from Egyptian, Greek, Cypriot, French, and Italian armed forces; Training activities include combat sorties, airborne insertions, and amphibious operations.
