Turkey and Egypt Resume Naval Drills After 13 Years Amid Shifting Regional Power Dynamics
After more than a decade of estrangement, Turkey and Egypt are conducting joint naval exercises—signaling a recalibration of alliances that could challenge U.S. influence and security in the strategically vital eastern Mediterranean.
For the first time in 13 years, Turkey and Egypt are set to hold joint naval exercises named Friendship Sea, marking a significant thaw in relations between two key players in the eastern Mediterranean. Scheduled from September 22-26, these drills underscore a regional pivot that deserves close scrutiny from an America First perspective. Turkey’s Defense Ministry announced that its frigates, fast attack vessels, a submarine, and F-16 fighter jets will operate alongside Egyptian naval units. The presence of top commanders at the high-level observer day on September 25 signals not just military cooperation, but an emerging strategic partnership after years...
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