Egypt had the largest military maneuvers Nasser-6
January 28, 2012
The armed forces of the Arab Republic of Egypt had the largest over the past ten years, military exercises involving units of the Air Force, missile forces, air defense and ground forces. The main purpose of the maneuvers was to develop defense "in the event of a sudden Israeli attack in the direction of the Suez Canal and the Israeli occupation of Sinai." During the maneuvers, fighter-bombers, F-16s flew the Egyptian Air Force over the Sinai Peninsula. At Sinai, were introduced armored divisions. And, both contrary to the provisions of the Camp David peace treaty.
The armed forces of the Arab Republic of Egypt had the largest over the past ten years, military exercises involving units of the Air Force, missile forces, air defense and ground forces. The main purpose of the maneuvers was to develop defense "in case of surprise attack from the east towards the Suez Canal and the enemy occupation of Sinai."
"Assumed" that the "surprise attack" can be applied to Israel.
On maneuvers in front of the officer corps was made head of the Egyptian junta Field Marshal Tantawi Hosni. Marshal said: "What we witnessed today - is an accurate and rapid fire accuracy, which can not generate self-confidence"
During the maneuvers, fighter-bombers, F-16s flew the Egyptian Air Force over the Sinai Peninsula. At Sinai, were introduced armored divisions. And, both contrary to the provisions of the Camp David peace treaty, but "the leadership of the Zionist entity was forced to close their eyes." Israel has "reconciled" with the conduct of maneuvers and "meekly gave his consent."
During the maneuvers were tested mobile air defense system of the American and Russian production.
The exercise involved units of the 2nd Egyptian Army.
Also passed firing, including with the participation of rocket artillery.
Army rehearsed "an attack against enemy fortifications on Mount Sinai."
Chief of Staff of the 2nd Army, General Mohamed Hegazi said Cho scenarios were worked out as the Israeli invasion of the Sinai Peninsula, and in the African part of Egypt.
Arab press says that after the August terrorist attacks in the vicinity of the Israeli town of Eilat, "Zionists reoccupation of Sinai was inevitable," and Egypt should "redouble vigilance to protect their borders."
Exercises were held in mid-January. The Western press about them hardly reported.
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