Three Israeli soldiers were killed on Saturday in a rare exchange of fire involving an Egyptian security officer near the border between the two countries.
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Armed Forces receive 2nd MEKO A-200 frigate from Germany
The Armed Forces received on Monday the second MEKO A-200 frigate, which is built by German shipbuilder ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS).
Residents in Egypt’s Al-Arish protest home demolitions
Residents in the Egyptian town of Al-Arish have expressed anger over security forces demolishing their homes to make way for a new port in the Suez Canal.
Body of Palestinian fisherman ‘killed by Egyptian gunboat’ found off Gaza coast
The body of a Palestinian fisherman who went missing three days ago after his boat was allegedly struck by an Egyptian gunboat was found off the coast of Gaza on Tuesday evening.
Egypt, Saudi Arabia Reportedly Looking to Buy Chinese Weapons
China is reportedly currently in talks with Saudi Arabia and Egypt to sell the two Arab states a variety of new weapons, including the Chengdu J-10C, the fighter jet that forms the backbone of the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF).
Egypt discusses naval military cooperation with Saudi, Qatar
The Commander of the Egyptian Naval Forces, Ashraf Atwa, discussed with his Saudi counterpart, Fahd Al-Ghofaily, and Qatari counterpart, Abdullah Hassan Al-Sulaiti, the improvement of military cooperation and support of capabilities in the military-naval field.
Egypt prisoner sends help plea after repeated attacks by officers at Wadi Al-Natrun prison
The Egyptian Network for Human Rights (ENHR) on Friday published a plea for help by Ahmed Zaidan Abdel Azim (38), an Egyptian prisoner serving a 15-year sentence at Wadi Al-Natrun Prison. Abdel Azim said he had suffered severe violations, such as beatings, electrocution, threats of isolation and other retaliatory measures, …
Aiding Sudan in Crisis: Egypt’s Military Planes Carry Medical Supplies to Neighbouring Nation
Egypt has taken proactive steps to provide vital support to Sudan amidst the ongoing crisis by dispatching two military planes carrying medical aid, announced Egyptian Armed Forces Spokesperson Gharib Abdel-Hafez Gharib on 16 May.
Egypt: army controls state sector job offers and promotions in ‘militarisation’ move
Appointments and promotions within the Egyptian government are now controlled by the army, with a six months training course at the Military Academy a prerequisite. This was confirmed in a circular issued by the Egyptian Cabinet containing a presidential directive to state institutions.
Egyptian, Indian air forces carry out joint trainings
The Egyptian and Indian air forces have carried out joint trainings at one of the Egyptian air bases, in the framework of supporting and strengthening military cooperation between the two friendly and brotherly countries.