RIYADH: The Bright Star 2025 drill was concluded in Egypt on Friday, with the participation of the Saudi Armed Forces and other friendly forces, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Lt. Gen. Fahd bin Saud Al-Johani, chief of staff of the Saudi Land Forces, was also present.
The drill included combat scenarios with vehicles and armored units, and irregular warfare operations to confront terrorist organizations, as well as reconnaissance operations, live-fire exercises, tactical parachute drops, and a friendship jump with the flags of all participating nations, according to SPA.
The marine forces carried out military formations and operations and live-fire exercises, in addition to amphibious landing and coastal assault operations, which included fire preparation and beach clearing and securing.
Commanders of participating teams attend a briefing on the day's activity during the Bright Star 2025 war games. (SPA)
This demonstrated the professionalism and comprehensiveness of the participating forces, SPA reported.
The Bright Star 2025 drill reflects the Saudi armed forces’ keenness to increase the level of readiness and ability to work with friendly forces, as well as enhancing expertise exchange in a way that strengthens the regional and international pillars of security and stability, according to SPA.
The closing ceremony of the drill was attended by Commander of the Northwestern Region Maj. Gen. Hussein bin Saeed Al-Qahtani, Commander of the Western Fleet Rear Admiral Mansour bin Saud Al-Juaid, and leaders of the participating forces.
Bright Star 2025 was the 19th edition of the military exercise held every two years in Egypt's Mohamed Naguib Military Base, with 40 countries — mostly from the Middle East and North African region — participating.
Co-hosted by Egypt and the US military's Central Command, the exercise kicked off on August 28 and concluded on Sept. 10.
