Latest in Tag: Armed Forces Highlight
Latest in Tag: Armed Forces
A visit to the Egyptian heroes, victims of terrorism
I tried hard to evade a commitment that I consider a national duty towards the armed forces’ victims who have lost parts of their bodies or will remain physically disabled for the rest of their lives. I felt that all words of sympathy and gratitude will not be a valuable reward for their sacrifices to …
Egypt, Greece to start aerial and naval joint military exercises
The five-day military training will commence on 8 December, says Egypt’s official army spokesperson
Egyptian, Jordanian armed forces to begin joint military exercise
The joint exercise will strengthen skills needed to counter terrorism in the region
Cabinet meeting to discuss security situation in Sinai
Armed forces kill six militants in a joint security attack against militants in Sheikh Zuwaid
2nd baby formula shipment arrives in Dekheila port
Despite its availability following the shortage, some families cannot afford to buy formula at the higher armed forces supply price
Egypt is only Middle East country to own Mistral helicopter carriers: Navy commander
The two Mistral helicopter carriers will be used to secure gas fields and counter-terrorism, says Osama Rabie
3 more defendants arrested in Rashid migrant boat case
Awareness sessions against illegal immigration organised by Expatriate Affairs Minister in Gharbeya governorate
UPDATE: 42 dead, 163 rescued from sinking immigrant boat off Egypt’s coast
The Egyptian Armed Forces has declared its participation in the rescue operations, reported that search and rescue operations are still ongoing
Russian asserts full support for Egypt in combating terrorism in Sinai
Egypt is looking to obtaining state-of-the-art Russian weaponry, says Russian defence minister
Bassem Youssef faces backlash after insulting Armed Forces
Youssef criticised the businesses being run by the army, highlighting the current crisis surrounding baby formula
4 soldiers injured in North Sinai attack
Army foils several militant attacks in Rafah, Sheikh Zuweid
Armed Forces kill 4 militants who were targeting a North Sinai checkpoint
The militants were allegedly attempting to plant a bomb near the checkpoint
Al-Sisi issues decree to extend army protection of vital facilities for 5 years
Military facilities include power stations, gas stations, petrol fields, railways, and road networks, among others
Army foils attack against checkpoint in Sheikh Zuweid
Militant attacks army checkpoint with truck bomb, says army spokesperson
Parliament proposes bill to extend armed forces’ protection of vital facilities
The bill calls on the Armed Forces to guard public facilities for five more years due to security unrest
Ansar Beit Al-Maqdis leader killed in North Sinai: Armed Forces
45 other militants were killed in an airstrike south and southwest of Al-Arish, says spokesperson
Sinai Province claims responsibility for killing army general
The martyr was a colonel, not brigadier general or central Sinai’s military ruler as rumoured, says army media office
Army announces rescue of 6 abducted Egyptians in Libya
The rescued Egyptians have arrived at Salloum border following their abduction by militants
Armed Forces kill 14 militants and arrest 12 others
This came during the continuation of Operation Martyr’s Right
Armed Forces detonate 5 IEDs in Sheikh Zuweid
The IEDs targeted Sheikh Zuweid police station and security patrol, says source
‘Sinai Province’ assassinates ‘army collaborator’ in Sheikh Zuweid
Alleged army collaborators are regular targets of kidnappings, beheadings, or shootings
2 children killed, 1 injured in North Sinai attack
Mortar shell “mistakenly” attacks civilians’ house in Rafah
US congress delegation reviews counter-terrorism efforts with defence minister
The congress is currently visiting to meet Al-Sisi, other government officials
Militarised factories: workers stand trial in military court for protesting
A military court postponed the trial of 24 workers from the Alexandria Shipyard Company to 21 June
2 police officers killed in their homes in North Sinai
Anonymous gunmen attacked their houses, says Interior Ministry
Egypt consults with Greece, Libya over rescue operation in the Mediterranean
Approximately 340 migrants were rescued on Friday and nine bodies were found, according to Greek officials
Armed Forces continue Operation Martyr’s Right, kill 36 militants in North Sinai
Police officer and conscript killed by IED south of Al-Arish, says Interior Ministry
Armed Forces kill 85 alleged militants in Sinai
This comes as part of the ongoing Martyr’s Right operation
Armed Forces publish misleading photos of destroyed trucks in Jordan
The photos were first published in 2014 via Saudi media outlets
Armed Forces publish photos of EgyptAir flight MS804 debris
Images of wreckage show torn life jackets, seats, and parts from the damaged aircraft