Egyptian and French air forces started several days’ air drills on Monday at a number of Egyptian air force bases, the Egyptian Armed Forces announced.

According to the Egyptian army’s statement on the drills, multi-role combat aircraft of various models took part in the exercise.

The drills included various training activities and several joint training air sorties as well as the exchange of training and tactical experiences in planning, implementation, command and control methods.

The drills came within the framework of developing military relations and joint cooperation between the Egyptian Air Force and its counterparts from neighboring countries.

The drills were attended by a raft of air force commanders from Egypt and France.

Source: State Information Service Egypt