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Joint Egyptian-Turkish air training exercise 'Anatolian Eagle' concludes in Türkiye
via Egypt Today1 min read
The joint Egyptian-Turkish air exercise 'Anatolian Eagle 2026' has concluded at a Turkish airbase. The exercise involved the air forces of Egypt, Turkey, and Azerbaijan, along with a NATO early warning aircraft. The closing ceremony was attended by Lieutenant General Amr Saqr, Commander of the Egyptian Air Force, Major General Sherif El-Araishi, Head of the Training Authority of the Armed Forces, and other military commanders from the participating nations. The training featured joint sorties by multi-role fighter jets, focusing on attacking enemy targets, defending vital assets, engaging drones, and aerial refueling. It also included close air support for ground forces. 'Anatolian Eagle 2026' is part of a joint training plan with allied and friendly nations, designed to enhance military cooperation and combat readiness for the Egyptian and Turkish air forces.
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