Mediterranean Sea

Feb- 2022 -

21 February

An Egyptian navy craft patrols as ships resume navigation in the Suez Canal

Staff Writer With AFP

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Egypt, France Kick Off Military Drills in Mediterranean

Egypt has kicked off joint air and naval drills with France, one of its biggest arms suppliers, in the Mediterranean.

16 February

Staff Writer With AFP

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Russian Planes Intercepted US Navy Aircraft Over Mediterranean: Pentagon

Three US Navy aircraft were intercepted by Russian planes in an "unprofessional" manner over the Mediterranean Sea last weekend, the Pentagon said.

Dec- 2021 -

28 December

Staff Writer With AFP

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US Keeps Carrier in Mediterranean Amid Russia Tensions

The US has ordered an aircraft carrier to remain in the Mediterranean in a bid to reassure European allies amid fears Russia will invade Ukraine.

Oct- 2021 -

15 October

Greek Hydra-class frigates take part in a military exercise in the eastern Mediterranean on August 26, 2020

Staff Writer With AFP

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US, Greece Expand Defense Ties Amid Mediterranean Tensions

Greece expanded a defense agreement with the US days after ratifying a separate deal with France in a tacit signal to Turkey following high tensions.

8 October

Spike missile launches from a Typhoon MLS-NLOS

Joe Saballa

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Greece to Acquire Spike Missiles for AH-64D Attack Helicopters

Greece will acquire Israeli-made Spike NLOS missiles to bolster its defense capabilities and military presence in the Aegean and Evros.

Jul- 2021 -

6 July

UN-recognized Libyan Government of National Accord (GNA) fighters clash with forces loyal to strongman Khalifa Haftar south of Tripoli on June 1, 2020.

Kevin P. Chilton

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Promoting Lasting Stability in Libya

The US can and must do more to promote lasting stability in Libya and the increasingly important Eastern Mediterranean more broadly.

5 July

Joe Saballa

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Egypt Unveils New Naval Base on Mediterranean Sea

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Saturday led the inauguration of a new strategic naval base located on the Mediterranean Sea, near the country’s border with Libya.

Apr- 2021 -

19 April

Israel Ministry of Defense official striking a pose concluding deal with Greek official

Tong Ong

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Israel, Greece Sign Record Defense Deal Worth $1.65 Billion

In “the biggest defense agreement to date” between Israel and Greece, the two Mediterranean countries signed a $1.65 billion defense procurement deal on Sunday.

Jan- 2021 -

26 January

Staff Writer With AFP

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Greece, France Sign Warplane Deal in Message to Turkey

Greece and France signed a $3 billion warplane deal as part of a burgeoning arms program to counter Turkish challenges in the eastern Mediterranean.

Oct- 2020 -

12 October

The Turkish seismic research vessel 'Oruc Reis' is escorted by Turkish naval ships in the Mediterranean Sea. AFP

Staff Writer With AFP

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Turkey Restarts Hunt for Mediterranean Gas, Reigniting Greek Row

Turkey will redeploy the research ship at the center of an energy row with Greece to the eastern Mediterranean on Monday, a decision slammed by Athens as a "direct threat to peace."