Units from the Egyptian and French navies started joint exercises in the Red Sea for days, within the framework of partnership and military cooperation relations between the armed forces of the two countries.
Number of Egypt’s naval units, including the Mistral helicopter carrier, frigates and rocket launchers, participated in the naval drill alongside with several French military boats and frigates.
The joint drill aims to boost the maritime security and strengthen the combat efficiency of the naval forces of the two friendly countries in order to be ready for any joint missions under any circumstances.
Source :sis.gov.