Egypt, 4 European countries conduct main phase of the joint “Medusa-15” exercise
The main phase of the joint “Medusa-15” exercise was conducted in Greece following several days of activities, in the presence of Chief of Staff of the Egyptian Armed Forces Ahmed Khalifa, Chief of the Hellenic National Defence General Staff Dimitrios Houpis, Commander of the Cyprus National Guard Emmanuel Theodorou, and commanders of the armed forces … The post Egypt, 4 European countries…
The concluding stage of the collaborative "Medusa-15" drill transpired in Greece, following several preparatory days, under the watchful eyes of Egypt's Chief of Staff Ahmed Khalifa, Greece's Chief of the National Defence General Staff Dimitrios Houpis, Cyprus' Cyprus National Guard Commander Emmanuel Theodorou, and commanders from the participating nations' military forces, alongside the Egyptian and French ambassadors to Greece.
This phase saw participation from naval and air forces, air defense, border guards, reconnaissance units, and special forces, including Egypt's paratroopers and commandos, alongside counterparts from Greece, Cyprus, France, and Italy. The exercise kicked off with a presentation aboard the Egyptian helicopter carrier "Gamal Abdel Nasser," detailing all operations carried out during the exercise.
This was succeeded by training activities involving multi-role aircraft engaging in offensive and defensive combat missions against simulated hostile targets, coordinating with Joint Terminal Attack Controllers to pinpoint airstrike targets with precision. Paratroopers executed parachute drops to secure the beachhead and performed a flag-bearing free-fall jump, showcasing their exceptional professionalism and coordination.
Training also encompassed boarding and inspecting a suspected vessel, with special forces launching a raid on coastal targets. Following this, an amphibious operation was executed to seize critical objectives using landing craft deployed from the Egyptian helicopter carrier and transported by special forces from the allied countries.
Attack helicopters offered support fire to secure the path for the landing craft. Special forces undertook a vertical assault operation, illustrating their capacity to execute joint operations efficiently and effectively. The exercise concluded with sailing formations and a final display by the air forces. Earlier stages of the exercise included various training sessions, such as unconventional live-fire exercises by participating naval vessels.
Special forces engaged in non-standard firing exercises and practiced assaulting facilities. Reconnaissance units prepared for training sessions involving swarms of explosive drones to target hostile naval vessels' movements. Border Guard personnel exchanged expertise in surveillance, monitoring, and combating illicit maritime activities.
Additionally, a cybersecurity training course was held to equip participants with the knowledge to counter modern electronic threats and challenges.
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