New Capital:President Abdel Fattah El Sisi attended a significant graduation ceremony for students from the Egyptian Military Academy and military colleges. The event, held in the New Capital, was graced by the presence of Speaker of the House of Representatives Hisham Badawi, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and Minister of Defense and Military Production Ashraf Salem Zaher, along with other ministers and senior state officials.
According to State Information Service Egypt, the ceremony commenced with the national anthem upon President Sisi's arrival. Following this, a student honor guard performed a military salute, and Sheikh Youssef Helal Mohamed recited verses from the Holy Quran. The students then displayed their weapons-handling skills, demonstrating their precision, strength, and coordination.
During the event, students commemorated the 53rd anniversary of the October 1973 victory through human displays, while aircraft flew overhead carrying the national and military flags. They also created three-dimensional representations symbolizing various military branches and the academy's contribution to developing Egyptian citizens. The ceremony included equestrian performances and a variety of formations.
The ceremony featured a simulated counterterrorism operation by the Egyptian Special Forces. This exercise involved F-16 fighter jets, Apache and Kamov attack helicopters, Augusta helicopters, assault teams, and military engineers, simulating a scenario where militants took control of a residential area. The operation included freeing hostages, securing terrain, dealing with explosives, and evacuating assault teams under air cover, demonstrating coordination between air and ground forces.
The Air Force conducted an aerial display, celebrating the graduation of the first class of the Egyptian Military Academy. The display included Ka-52, Apache, Augusta, and Mi-24 helicopters, as well as Chinook F helicopters, showcasing the Air Force's capabilities and modernization efforts. Fighter jets such as Rafale, Mirage 2000, F-16, and MiG-29 participated in the flypast, highlighting the display.
A military parade marked the ceremony, with graduates from the military academy, military colleges, and the Police Academy marching past President Sisi. The parade featured flag bearers and students chanting the academy's motto 'Duty, Honor, Homeland.' Female graduates and students from civilian courses participated in the closing formation. The ceremony ended with a tribute to fallen servicemen, accompanied by military music.