Egypt & Turkey Resume Joint Naval Drills After 13 Years: What’s Changing?

 

Intro


 In a striking turn, Egypt and Turkey have resumed joint naval exercises for the first time in 13 years. The maneuvers, titled “Friendship Sea 2025”, will run from September 22–26 in the eastern Mediterranean. AP News+2AP News+2

Historical Rift & Recent Reconciliation

  • Relations soured after Egypt’s 2013 military overthrow of President Morsi, whom Turkey supported, causing diplomatic estrangement. The New Arab+1

  • Disputes over Mediterranean gas rights, Libyan influence, and maritime boundaries fueled tension. The New Arab+1

  • From 2023 onward, both nations began restoring diplomatic ties: reopening ambassadors, incremental cooperation, and confidence-building steps. TRT World+1

What “Friendship Sea 2025” Involves

  • The drills will include Egyptian naval units and Turkish frigates, attack craft, a submarine, and F-16 jets. TRT World+2AP News+2

  • Top naval commanders from both countries are expected to observe on September 25 as a symbolic expression of trust. AP News+1

  • The official aim is to boost interoperability and coordinate operations in maritime security. TRT World+1

Why Now? Possible Drivers

  • A message to regional powers (Israel, Greece) that Egypt and Turkey can align strategically. TRT World+1

  • Heightened security stakes in the Eastern Mediterranean (energy, trade routes, maritime borders). The New Arab+2TRT World+2

  • Political expedience: both governments may seek regional stability amid conflicts and shifting alliances.

Risks & Challenges

  • Skepticism: past frictions may resurface (Libya policy, gas claims)

  • Operational friction: differences in military doctrines, communication, and trust

  • External reactions: how Israel, Greece, Cyprus, and Western powers respond

What to Watch / For Trendpulse360 Readers

  • Joint statements following the drills — any defense pacts hinted

  • Moves into other sectors (defense industrial ties, arms deals, energy cooperation)

  • Reactions from U.S., EU, NATO, and regional actors

  • Media traction (are public perceptions shifting?)

Further Reading / Sources

  • AP News: “Turkey and Egypt will hold joint naval drills for the first time in 13 years” AP News

  • TRT World: “Türkiye and Egypt deepen strategic ties with first joint naval exercise in 13 years” TRT World

  • Daily News Egypt: “Egypt and Turkey resume joint naval drills after 13-year hiatus” Daily News Egypt

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