Alexandria:The Egyptian-Turkish joint naval exercise "Friendship Sea 2026" has commenced in Egypt. This exercise will take place over several days in the Northern Fleet's area of operations and includes participation from naval forces of both countries.

According to State Information Service Egypt, the exercise began with both theoretical and practical lectures. These sessions aim to align combat concepts between the Egyptian and Turkish forces, along with a series of training activities to enhance the skills of the participating personnel.

Recently, several Turkish naval units arrived at the Alexandria Naval Base to join the exercise. This event underscores the increasing military cooperation between Egypt and Turkey, highlighting their efforts to transfer and exchange naval expertise.