Egypt and Pakistan conclude joint military drills on ‘unconventional threats’

The Egyptian armed forces have announced the conclusion of a joint military exercise with Pakistan focused on counterterrorism and what were described as “unconventional threats”, as defence ties between the two countries deepen. In a statement released on Thursday, the Egyptian military said the exercise, dubbed “Thunder 2”, was conducted over several days at special forces training facilities in Pakistan. The drills involved Egyptian paratrooper units alongside Pakistani special forces. The training forms part of broader military cooperation efforts between Egypt and Pakistan, aimed at enhancing operational coordination and boosting combat readiness through joint exercises with allied and partner nations. According to the statement, the programme combined theoretical and field-based components designed to standardise operational concepts, facilitate the exchange of […]