Tanks, missiles & fighter jets in action as Egypt risks war with Houthis?

Egypt has released footage of live-fire military exercises showcasing tanks, missile launchers, artillery, air defence systems, fighter jets, naval units and paratroopers, highlighting Cairo’s combat readiness amid growing regional security concerns. The footage, released on October 17, featured Egypt’s Second Field Army conducting simulated combat operations, including reconnaissance missions and artillery strikes against mock enemy positions. Egyptian Defence Minister Ashraf Salem Zaher attended the main phase of the exercises, while Second Field Army chief Mohamed Youssef Assaf praised the military leadership for maintaining operational readiness. Egypt’s military said the drills were designed to test combat capabilities and assess coordination across its forces.