Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, Chief of the Indian Air Force (IAF), recently visited Egypt to enhance bilateral cooperation between the IAF and the Egyptian Air Force (EAF) at the invitation of EAF Commander AVM Amr Abdel Rahman Saqr. The visit, which underscores India’s growing defense partnerships in the Middle East and North Africa, included briefings on EAF operations at Berighat Air Base, visits to Cairo West Air Base, and interactions focused on tactical training and operational strategies. Notably, Air Chief Marshal Singh engaged in discussions regarding potential joint exercises, intelligence sharing, and co-development of unmanned systems, reflecting a mutual commitment to regional security amidst evolving geopolitical dynamics. Furthermore, the visit followed a meeting between India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and his Egyptian counterpart, reinforcing the political momentum behind defense collaborations. The IAF’s outreach exemplifies India’s strategic intent to leverage Egypt’s geographical advantages and expertise, particularly in desert warfare and expeditionary operations, thereby strengthening operational readiness against shared threats in an increasingly complex security environment.