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Dassault Aviation Confirmed as Platinum Sponsor for EDEX 2021
2021-06-07 Read More...
Dassault Aviation have shown their support for Egypt Defence Expo (EDEX), confirming their participation as Platinum Sponsor for the second edition of the

Egypt Calls for a Fourth Military Maneuver with Sudan
2021-06-03 Read More...
Chief-of-Staff of the Egyptian Armed Forces Mohamed Farid has called for holding another Egyptian-Sudanese military maneuver soon, local media

Egyptian Military Officials Receive Senior UK Defence Advisor
2021-05-25 Read More...
The UK Chief of Defence Staff’s Senior Advisor to the Middle East and North Africa (DSAME), Air Marshal Martin (Sammy) Sampson, concluded an official visit to Egypt this past

Egypt’s Ministry of Military Production Supports Modern Irrigation System
2021-05-18 Read More...
Egypt’s Ministry of Military Production plays a vital role in supporting the country’s move towards modern irrigation systems and lining canals, according to Minister of Military Production Mohamed Ahmed

Turkish Defense Minister: “Relations with Egypt to Reach High Levels Soon”
2021-05-13 Read More...
Turkey’s Minister of Defense Hulusi Akar has said that relations with Egypt are developing, and will soon reach high

Egypt to Buy Spy Satellite, Two MRTT Aircraft from France
2021-05-11 Read More...
Egypt has signed a contract with France to buy an observation satellite and two multi-role tanker transport (MRTT) aircraft built by Airbus, according to French newspaper La

Egypt, France Conclude Joint Air and Naval Drills
2021-05-11 Read More...
The Egyptian and French naval forces carried out several drills within the southern fleet on Sunday. Both countries’ air forces also conducted joint exercises, called “Ramses - 2021”, at an Egyptian air base, local media

Egypt Orders 30 Additional Rafale Fighter Jets
2021-05-05 Read More...
Dassault Aviation announced that the Arab Republic of Egypt has decided to purchasean additional 30 Rafales to equip its air

Egyptian Armed Forces Sign Protocols for Housing, Investment Projects
2021-04-28 Read More...
Egypt’s Minister of Public Enterprise Sector Hisham Tawfik has witnessed his Ministry’s signing of cooperation protocols with the Armed Forces relating to housing and investment projects, Daily News Egypt

Over 100 Military, Government Attendees Join EDEX 2021 Briefing
2021-04-22 Read More...
More than 100 military and government attendees from 40 countries joined a reception on 5 April to be briefed on the upcoming edition of Egypt Defence Expo (EDEX

Airbus Signs Major Integrated Support Contract with Egypt for C295
2021-04-16 Read More...
The Egyptian Air Force, the largest C295 fleet operator worldwide, has recently signed a five-year services contract with Airbus for the performance-based support of its fleet, composed of a total of 24

Egypt’s Chief-of-Staff Attends Main Phase of ‘Al-Fateh-2021’ Training
2021-04-15 Read More...
Chief-of-Staff of the Egyptian Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Mohamed Farid, attended the main phase of “Al-Fateh-2021” training, on Tuesday, implemented by a Southern Military Region

Egypt, France Hold Maritime Training Exercises in Mediterranean Sea
2021-03-24 Read More...
“Cleopatra 2021”joint Egyptian-French maritime training exercises started Monday in the range of the Northern Fleet’s theatre of operations in the Mediterranean

Egypt Receives US Central Command’s Director for Strategy, Plans & Policy
2021-03-23 Read More...
Major General Scott Benedict, the US Central Command’s Director for Strategy, Plans, and Policy, visited Egypt from 17 to 19 March, to discuss bilateral defense

MBDA’s VL MICA Surface-to-Air System to Equip Egyptian Corvettes
2021-02-24 Read More...
MBDA has been awarded a contract from the Egyptian Navy for the VL MICA NG (New Generation) air defense system to equip its Egyptian

Egypt Orders Rolling Airframe Missiles (RAM) Block 2 Tactical Missiles
2021-02-18 Read More...
The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Egypt of Rolling Airframe Missiles (RAM) Block 2 Tactical Missiles and related equipment for an estimated cost of $197

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