Seeking to improve interoperability with an eye towards anti-piracy and anti-insurgency maritime operations, Egypt conducted a series of joint naval manoeuvres with the United States Irom 19-21 May.rnA statement released by the Egyptian Ministry of Defence said that the annual exercises, codenamed 'Eagle Salute 2010', included manoeuvres such as raids, interceptions, aerial reconnaissance, piracy deterrence and night manoeuvres. Live ammunition was used to destroy surface and aerial targets, while air defence capabilities and at-sea refuelling tactics were also practised.
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