Egypt

Nov- 2023 -

29 November

War

A Royal Air Force C-17 Globemaster arrived in Egypt on the 23rd of November 2023 to deliver UK Aid. The fourth UK aircraft carrying humanitarian aid landed in Al Arish, Egypt, for onward transfer to Gaza. The RAF flight carried 23 tonnes of humanitarian aid, including 4,500 blankets and 4,500 sleeping mats for distribution by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). Defence Secretary Grant Shapps said: The RAF continues to deliver on the UKs commitment to helping those in need by operating flights into the region to provide urgent humanitarian support which will save civilian lives. The UK is driving international efforts to support the humanitarian response in Gaza, working closely alongside partners and allies to de-escalate the situation.

UK Flies More Humanitarian Aid to Egypt for Gaza

The UK Royal Air Force has made another airlift to Egypt to support Gaza civilians following Israel’s bombardment for several weeks.

3 November

War

A second UK flight carrying equipment that will support humanitarian agencies to deliver lifesaving supplies to Gaza arrived in Egypt today. This will be followed by a number of flights to deliver 30 tonnes of vital equipment such as forklift trucks, belt conveyors and lighting towers, which have been specifically requested by UK partners in the region, including the Egyptian Red Crescent. RAF delivers another large load of essential equipment to Middle East, consignment includes · Generators · Forklift trucks · Pallet trucks, including 2 for rough terrain Fuel store · Conveyor belt loader · Vehicle service kits The equipment will be set up close to the Rafah border crossing increasing the capacity of agencies to manage and deliver significant quantities of aid to those in Gaza. Rafah is currently the only entry point for aid into Gaza. This is the second Royal Air Force humanitarian flight from Brize Norton and follows the delivery of 21 tons of essential supplies, including wound care packs and water filters, which arrived in Egypt last week and was handed over to partner agencies working on the ground in Gaza.

Rojoef Manuel

UK Conducts Egypt Airlift to Deliver Lifesaving Supplies to Gaza

The UK Royal Air Force has conducted an airlift operation to Egypt to support humanitarian agencies in delivering lifesaving supplies to Gaza.

Oct- 2023 -

28 October

Middle East

An Egyptian soldier stands guard at the Taba crossing between Egypt and Israel

Staff Writer With AFP

Falling Drone Injures Six in Egypt Resort Near Israel: Army

Six people were lightly injured when two drones struck an Egyptian Red Sea resort on the border with Israel, the army said.

10 October

Middle East

Joe Saballa

Israel Ignored Egypt’s ‘Repeated’ Warnings on Hamas Attack: Intel Official

An intelligence official from Egypt has claimed Jerusalem ignored the country’s repeated warnings that Hamas was planning “something big.”

4 October

Americas

Staff Writer With AFP

Senator Blocks Egypt Military Aid Over Rights

The new top US senator on foreign relations blocked some $235 million in military aid to Egypt over human rights concerns.

Jun- 2023 -

4 June

Middle East

Staff Writer With AFP

Three Israel Soldiers, Egypt Security Force Member Killed in Border Shootings

An Egyptian "policeman" killed three Israeli soldiers in a rare exchange of fire near the border between the two countries.

May- 2023 -

29 May

Sea

MEKO A-200 frigate. Photo: ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems

Rojoef Manuel

Egyptian Navy Receives Second MEKO A-200 Frigate

The Egyptian Navy has accepted its second MEKO A-200-class frigate from ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems as part of a four-ship contract.

Mar- 2023 -

24 March

Sea

Co-production for 28m Coastal Patrol Craft (CPC) in Egypt is moving forward in full speed. Swiftships 28m CPC is becoming the world's most co-produced vessel in its class. 50 are expected to be delivered by 2025.

Rojoef Manuel

Swiftships to Deliver Seven Additional Coastal Patrol Vessels for Egyptian Navy

Swiftships has received a contract to deliver seven additional coastal patrol craft for the Egyptian Navy.

24 March

Africa

Joe Saballa

Egypt First Confirmed Foreign Customer of Akeron Anti-Tank Missiles: Report

The Egyptian Navy is reportedly the first confirmed foreign customer of the French-made Akeron MP anti-tank guided missiles.

23 March

Sea

STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Feb. 8, 2019) The Cyclone-class coastal patrol ship USS Hurricane (PC 3) navigates through the Strait of Hormuz. Hurricane is forward deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Dakota Young/Released)

Rojoef Manuel

Egyptian Navy Receives Three Cyclone-Class Coastal Patrol Craft From US

US Naval Forces Central Command has delivered three Cyclone-class coastal patrol vessels to the Egyptian Navy.

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