Latest in Tag: military Highlight
Latest in Tag: military

Sudanese protesters continue to press for “revolutionary” demands
Protest leaders called their supporters on Monday to mobilise outside army headquarters, claiming attempt to disperse their sit-in, however military council denies

Al-Sisi discusses military cooperation with Portuguese defence minister
Meeting discusses combating terrorism, illegal migration across Mediterranean

New weapons used in Egyptian-Greek-Cypriot joint military exercise ‘Medusa 8’
Egypt started on Sunday a joint military exercise with the Greek and Cypriot air and naval forces, called ‘Medusa 8,’ in the Mediterranean Sea, the military spokesperson Tamer El Refaie said in a statement. The Egyptian army is participating in the exercise with some new weapons such as the Mistral-class Landing Helicopter Dock, named Anwar …

Seven Sudanese people killed as sit-in outside military headquarters continue
Security forces used live fires, tear gas against thousands of demonstrators

Algeria’s military calls for removal of President Bouteflika
Algeria’s army chief of staff has called on President Abdelaziz Bouteflika be declared unfit to rule after almost a month and a half of sweeping protests. “We must find a way out of this crisis within the framework of the constitution,” Lieutenant-General Ahmed Gaid Salah said on Algerian state-owned TV. Bouteflika previously announced that he …

Egypt’s military kills 46 dangerous terrorists in Sinai
Three military personnel killed in army operations

Al-Sisi meets with military, security high ranks celebrating Martyrs’ Day
Al-Assar meets German Parliamentary State Secretary to enhance bilateral cooperation

Defence Minister meets head of US Central Command in Cairo
Both military leaders aim to enhance bilateral military cooperation, as Fateh 26 manoeuvres kick off

Two major terrorist leaders killed in airstrike in Sinai: Egypt’s military
Other terrorist elements killed in army airstrike targeting their hideout

Egypt’s military kills dozens of ‘dangerous’ militants, arrests hundreds in Sinai ‘18 operations
Military discovered 342 terrorist hideouts, confiscated large amounts of ammunition, explosive devices

Egypt, Jordan armed forces start joint military exercise Aqaba 4
This is fourth consecutive year both countries will participate in such an exercise

Egypt’s military conducts counter-terrorism drills with African countries
First phase of drills held at Mohamed Naguib military base, largest in Middle East, Africa: military spokesperson Tamer Al-Refaie

Egypt’s military opened four new schools in Sinai
Each school includes eight classes, sports facilities, computer cubicles, laboratories, library

Gunmen kill 24, injure 53 in an attack on military parade in southern Iran
Iran accuses Saudi-affiliated groups for attack

Egypt launches first country-manufactured frigate in cooperation with France in Alexandria
Egypt signs contract with France to manufacture four Gowind-class corvettes

US State Secretary Pompeo assures more military, economic aid to Egypt
Shoukry to visit Washington in August to discuss maintaining regional stability

Defence minister heads to France to discuss military cooperation
Defence Minister Mohamed Zaki arrived in France for a two-day official visit to meet with high-ranking military officials and discuss cooperation between the two countries. Zaki is expected to discuss a number of issues of common interest between Egypt and France, as well as topics related to regional and international developments in the Middle East. …

Military spokesperson denies HRW report on Sinai operations
State’s compensations for Sinai residents reach EGP 900m

What is happening in Syria is new Sykes-Picot: military expert
Western strikes on Syria are part of ‘Theatrical play’ between west, Russia , Says Al-Ghobari

Egypt sees boom in military manufacturing
Many have called for the development of Egypt’s weapons arsenal because powerful nations live in peace. Calls for the development of armament remained neglected by the state, which argued that times of war have ended. In previous years, the Middle East witnessed a number of wars and conflicts not witnessed since the October War of …

Al-Sisi inaugurates military headquarters in eastern Suez to confront terrorism
President greets spirits of martyrs of battle against terror, people of Sinai

Military tightens ‘siege’ of central, North Sinai: military spokesperson
Rafah border authorities opened crossing for civilians for one day

Hisham Geneina arrested, referred to military prosecution
Military says it will take legal steps after Geneina mentioned possible existence of documents that can incriminate military leaders

Continuing military raids in Sinai kill 10 militants
Death toll among militants reaches 38, 434 suspects arrested

Military forces kill 12 militants in Sinai on 3rd day of Sinai 2018
Operation targets countering terrorism and eliminating militancy dens

Military forces destroy 66 terror targets, kill 16 extremists in extensive operation
30 suspected individuals were also arrested, 12 bombs controlled

Military summons presidential hopeful Sami Anan over charges of incitement
Al-Sisi undergoes medical examination for presidential application

Al-Sisi, French Defence Minister discuss military cooperation
The meeting came in preparation for the French president’s upcoming visit to Egypt

Sobhi heads to Nicosia for military and security cooperation with Cyprus
Egypt’s Minister of Defence Sedki Sobhi headed to Nicosia on Tuesday, leading a high-ranking military delegation in response to an official invitation from his Cypriot counterpart, according to a statement from the ministry of defence. The visit is set to last for several days and comes after an invitation from Cypriot Minister of Defence Christoforos …

Military ties remain strong point of interest between Egypt, Russia
Egypt’s red carpet welcome Monday for Russian President Vladimir Putin is the latest encounter in the diplomatic relations between the two countries, which has resulted in military purchases and deals that serve the objectives of both countries. Although economic relations and the much-awaited Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant are at the top of the agenda of …