Egypt’s navy to lead new Red Sea maritime task force
The US Navy will hand over command of Task Force 153 to Egypt as the Pentagon aims to enable regional militaries to take on new roles
Egypt will assume leadership of a new multinational task force patrolling the waters of the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden in November, the Pentagon confirmed on Monday.
The head of all US forces in the Middle East, Gen. Michael “Erik” Kurilla, met with top Egyptian military officials in Cairo and lauded their plans to take the helm of the new Combined Task Force 153.
“I greatly value Egypt’s leadership role in the region,” Kurilla said in a statement following the meeting.
“Egypt has long served a critical role in stability across the region and CENTCOM is committed to this strategic partnership,” Kurilla said.
