Concern over the reliability of U.S. security guarantees before Israel’s strike on Qatar facilitated the strategic rapprochement between Cairo and Riyadh.
On August 31, U.S. Central Command’s annual Bright Star drills commenced in Egypt, with the participation of the Saudi Arabian Royal Armed Forces.
The biennial exercises focused on strengthening interoperability and readiness across land, air, and maritime domains, featuring command-post training, field maneuvers with mechanized and armored units, counter-terrorism/irregular warfare scenarios, reconnaissance missions, and live-fire events.