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Friday, October 24, 2008

Egypt launches major exercise as largest Arab naval power

Officials said the Egyptian Navy began the exercise on Oct. 21 to commemorate the sinking of an Israel Navy destroyer in 1968.

Officials said the exercise, expected to last at least three days, would include the participation of Egypt's frigates, destroyers, fast attack craft and submarine.

"The Egyptian Navy deploys advanced world class frigates, destroyers, fast missile boats, and submarines outfitted with advanced missiles," Egyptian Navy commander Vice Adm. Mohab Mamish said.

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