Russia, Egypt conduct joint naval drills in Mediterranean Sea

Russia, Egypt conduct joint naval drills in Mediterranean Sea

The Russian frigate Admiral Golovko, the oil tanker Vyazma, the Egyptian guided missile frigate Al Galala, the missile boats Fuad Zekri and Mahmoud Fahmi, and the F-16 aircraft took part in the exercises “Friendship Bridge 2025,” the military institution reported on Monday. The maneuvers included several stages on the shore and at sea. In the first part, the sailors held a briefing to discuss the tactical actions and the procedure for practicing…

Russia and Egypt Conduct ‘Friendship Bridge 2025’ Naval Exercise in the Mediterranean

From April 6 to 10, 2025, the Russian Navy and the Egyptian Navy took part in the bilateral naval exercise Friendship Bridge 2025 in the Mediterranean Sea. The drills aimed to strengthen maritime cooperation and interoperability between the two countries’ naval forces. The exercise focused on a range of naval operations, including joint tactical maneuvering, communication training, and coordination of shipborne helicopter operations. The Egyptia…

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