Joint Oman-Egypt military drill begins in Egypt

CAIRO: The joint Omani-Egyptian military exercise, Castle of the Mountain/2 (Qalat Al Jabal/2), commenced on Sunday in the Arab Republic of Egypt, with the participation of units from the Sultan of Oman’s Parachute Regiment of the Royal Army of Oman and the Egyptian Army’s Special Forces.
The exercise will continue until June 16 and forms part of the Royal Army of Oman’s ongoing training programmes aimed at enhancing operational readiness and strengthening military capabilities.
The joint drill seeks to facilitate the exchange of expertise and equip participating personnel from both sides with advanced skills to execute joint military plans efficiently.
The exercise also underscores the commitment of the Sultanate of Oman and the Arab Republic of Egypt to bolstering military cooperation and fostering closer defence ties between the two brotherly nations. – ONA