Egypt, Turkey train together in Libya

Egyptian and Turkish special forces participated in joint training exercises in Libya as part of the multinational Flintlock 2026 drills, which also included U.S. and other partner forces. The exercises took place in Sirte, a city that was a major flashpoint in 2020 where Egyptian and Turkish-backed forces nearly clashed. This joint training marks a significant diplomatic breakthrough, highlighting a major thaw and growing military coordination between Cairo and Ankara. The drills are seen as a confidence-building measure in a region where both nations have historically backed opposing sides in Libya's civil conflict.