In Cherat, Pakistan and Egypt begin a two-week joint counterterrorism exercise called Thunder-II.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Thunder-II, a two-week bilateral counterterrorism exercise between Egypt and Pakistan, started on Monday at the Special Operations School in Cherat.

The combined exercise, which brings together soldiers from the Egyptian Army’s Special Forces and the Pakistan Army’s Special Services Group, is another step toward strengthening military collaboration between the two nations. Cherat, the Special Operations School Commandant, was the main guest at the inaugural ceremony.

The military’s propaganda wing claims that the exercise’s integrated training modules on counterterrorism operations are intended to improve professional capabilities. A number of tactical exercises are anticipated between the two sides with the goal of enhancing operational cooperation and preparation in challenging security situations.

According to ISPR, Thunder-II highlights a shared commitment to fighting terrorism and advancing regional security, reflecting the long-standing defense ties between Egypt and Pakistan. Participating troops can share their experiences, operational methods, and specialized knowledge in conducting counterterrorism operations on this site.

Such combined exercises, according to military authorities, are crucial for promoting interoperability between partner forces while allowing participants to gain knowledge from one another’s strategic approaches and war experiences. A variety of contemporary counterterrorism techniques, such as coordinated response plans, intelligence-based operations, and close-quarters warfare, are also anticipated to be included in the drills.