Fatshimetrie
The joint Egyptian-Saudi military exercise “Piercing Arrow 2024” ended last Sunday with the participation of the Egyptian and Saudi armed forces. This training, which took place this month within the framework of the Southern Military Region and the Southern Fleet theater of operations in the Red Sea in Egypt, also saw the participation of several friendly countries as observers.
The final phase of the training was marked by the realization of a friendship jump by the Egyptian and Saudi paratroopers. The ground forces and special forces, supported by the air force, carried out an operation to storm and control a terrorist hideout, carrying out typical and atypical shots that demonstrated their precision and skill in hitting targets from a fixed and moving position.
The naval forces, in cooperation with the air forces participating in the training, carried out an assault operation on one of the coastal islands, where paratroopers were dropped to occupy the security centers at the head of the beach, and the naval special forces carried out raids on the coast of the island.
The training included carrying out naval activities, such as exercises on the right of visit and search, searching for enemy submarines, and firing artillery at a surface target, thus demonstrating great skill in destroying enemy targets.
The final phase was marked by the presence of Lieutenant General Fahd bin Saud Al-Jahni, Chief of Staff of the Saudi Land Forces, Major General Walid Hamouda Awad, Deputy Minister of Defense and Commander of the Southern Military Region, as well as the leadership of the Egyptian and Saudi armed forces.
This joint military exercise demonstrates the importance and quality of cooperation between Egypt and Saudi Arabia in regional defense and security. It highlights the ability of the two countries to work together effectively to counter terrorist threats and defend their common interests. By strengthening their military cooperation, the two countries also strengthen their diplomatic and strategic ties, thus ensuring the stability and security of the region.
This exemplary collaboration between Egypt and Saudi Arabia illustrates the determination of the two nations to face common challenges and promote peace and security in the region. The “Piercing Arrow 2024” exercise was an indisputable success, strengthening mutual trust between the Egyptian and Saudi armed forces and underlining their shared commitment to regional security and stability.