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Egypt to Refurbish 43 AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopters
2020-05-11 Read More...
The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Egypt to refurbish forty-three (43) AH-64E Apache attack helicopters for an estimated cost of $2.3

Fincantieri Confirmed as Headline Sponsor for EDEX 2020
2020-05-07 Read More...
The Organizers of Egypt Defence Expo (EDEX) announced that Fincantieri confirmed its participation as Headline Sponsor for the second edition of the

thyssenkrupp Marine Systems Hands Over Third Submarine to Egyptian Navy
2020-04-22 Read More...
On April 9, 2020, ‘S43” as the third of four HDW Class 209/1400mod submarines was officially handed over by thyssenkrupp Marine Systems to the Navy of the Arab Republic of

Report: Germany Approves Delivery of Third Submarine to Egypt
2020-04-07 Read More...
German media reported that the Federal Security Council approved the delivery of another submarine, the S43, to the Egyptian navy and that it was already seen in Kiel after it was taken to sea to ensure it is in top

Lockheed Martin Silver Sponsor for EDEX 2020
2020-03-09 Read More...
Lockheed Martin has, once again, shown their support for Egypt Defence Expo (EDEX), by confirming their participation as Silver Sponsor for the second edition of the

French Defense Minister Concludes Visit to Egypt
2020-03-09 Read More...
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi received last week French Defense Minister Florence Parly in Cairo where they discussed boosting bilateral relations and mutual collaboration, according to the Egyptian

Egyptian Space Agency to Launch First Satellite Assembly Center in 2021
2020-03-05 Read More...
Egypt will launch the first satellite assembly center in March 2021, CEO of Egyptian Space Agency Mohamed ElKoosy said, noting that the agency is currently in the final stages of adjusting the subsystems of Tiba 1 satellite to be ready for

Egyptian, Saudi Naval Forces Start Joint Drills in Red Sea
2020-01-24 Read More...
On Wednesday, the Egyptian Ministry of Defense stated in a statement that the Egyptian and Saudi naval forces started to conduct joint maritime exercises within Egypt’s territorial waters in the Red Sea, Middle East News Agency (MENA)

PELICAN Products to Present Latest Lights & Protective Cases at EGYPS
2020-01-22 Read More...
Pelican™ Products, the global leader in the design and manufacture of protective cases and advanced portable lighting systems, offers the perfect array of products for professionals working in high-risk

Egyptian President Inaugurates Red Sea’s Largest Military Base
2020-01-17 Read More...
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi inaugurated on Wednesday Berenice military base, located south of Red Sea, local media

Lebanese Defense Minister Meets Egyptian Counterpart
2019-12-17 Read More...
Lebanon’s Minister of Defense, Elias Bou Saab, held a meeting with the Commander-in-Chief of the Egyptian Armed Forces, Minister of Defense and Military Production, Lieutenant General Mohamed Ahmed

Egypt Ranks 12th Strongest Military Power Worldwide
2019-12-05 Read More...
The Egyptian army surpassed the United States, Turkey, and Israel in air defense forces and missiles with 1,100 rocket projectors, Daily News Egypt reported quoting the Global Fire Power (GFP) ranking. This renders the Egyptian army to become ranked

Egypt to Receive First 2 Russian Su-35 Fighter Jets in 2020
2019-11-28 Read More...
Egypt will receive two out of a 26 Sukhoi-35 fighter jets deal early next year, the Russian Expert magazine

Barrett Wins Contract for US Funded Communication Project in Egypt
2019-11-21 Read More...
Barrett Communications have recently delivered equipment as part of a United States funded program into Egypt. The contract was to supply High Frequency (HF) and Very High Frequency (VHF) radio communications

Russia Confirms Readiness to Strengthen Egyptian Army
2019-11-14 Read More...
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu arrived to the Egyptian capital Cairo Tuesday, where he met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and other senior defense

Egypt, Russia Conclude ‘Arrow of Friendship-2019’ Drills
2019-11-08 Read More...
Air defense units of the Russian and Egyptian armed forces have conducted live firing from air defense systems during military drills near the Egyptian capital Cairo, the press service of Russia’s Southern Military District said on

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