The maneuvers reflected the high competitiveness and combat capabilities of our troops, as well as their combat readiness, a military communique stated.

The drill included a set of several naval combat activities aimed at strengthening maritime security procedures in the Mediterranean Sea to assess air and surface threats, it noted.

Considered one of the strongest and most prepared in the region, the Egyptian Army participated last year in 41 military exercises alongside units from other countries, 29 of which took place on national territory, according to official data.

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