Thirty-four countries including India and US to participate in joint military exercise, BRIGHT STAR-23, begining in Egypt

Thirty-four countries including India and US to participate in joint military exercise, BRIGHT STAR-23, begining in Egypt

• Indian Army contingent comprising 137 personnel has departed to Egypt to participate in military exercise BRIGHT STAR- 23. This military exercise is scheduled to be conducted from 31 August to 14 of next month at Mohammed Naguib Military Base in Egypt.
• BRIGHT STAR- 23 is a multinational tri-services joint military exercise that will be led by US CENTCOM and the Egyptian Army.
• This year 34 countries will participate in Exercise BRIGHT STAR-23. It will be the largest-ever joint military exercise in West Asia and North Africa region. This is for the first time that the Indian Armed Force with 549 personnel are participating in the exercise.
• During the exercise participating countries will share the best practices to combat emerging unconventional threats and enhance regional partnerships. This exercise will provide a unique opportunity to Indian Army to share best practices and experiences with other armies aimed at enhancing defence cooperation.

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Published date : 31 Aug 2023 10:52AM