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Lockheed Martin Welcomes Egypt to the C-130J Super Hercules Fleet
2024-09-09 Read More...
The Egyptian Armed Forces announced Thursday during the Egyptian Air Show that Lockheed Martin will deliver two C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifters to the Egyptian Air Force (EAF) through a Foreign Military Sale with the U.S. Air

Egypt, Nigeria Sign MoU on Defence Industry Cooperation
2024-09-09 Read More...
Egypt and Nigeria have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, to deepen defence industry

Safran, Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI) Sign Agreement for Larzac Engines’ Maintenance in Egypt
2024-09-05 Read More...
During the Egypt International Airshow, the Egyptian company Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI) has received a supplier certificate from French world leading aircraft engine manufacturer Safran Aircraft

Aero Participates in Egypt Airshow with New Aero L-39NG Aircraft
2024-09-04 Read More...
AERO Vodochody AEROSPACE, a leading Czech aircraft manufacturer, is targeting the African continent with its new Aero L-39NG aircraft. Aero has been operating in Africa for a long time and has extensive experience

ROSOBORONEXPORT Organizes Russian Exhibit at Debut Egypt International Airshow 2024
2024-09-02 Read More...
ROSOBORONEXPORT JSC (part of Rostec State Corporation) is organizing an exhibit of products from Russian defence manufacturers at the Egypt International Airshow 2024, which is held for the first time in the Arab Republic of Egypt at El Alamein

ASELSAN Participates in Egypt International Airshow 2024
2024-09-02 Read More...
ASELSAN is taking part in Egypt International Airshow taking place at El Alamein International Airport from 03-05

Tunisia Requests Additional 65’ SAFE Archangel Boats
2024-08-21 Read More...
The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Tunisia of 65’ SAFE Archangel Boats and related elements of logistics and program support for an estimated cost of $110

After Tunisia, 20th African Lion Exercise Kicks Off in Morocco
2024-05-23 Read More...
The Royal Moroccan Armed Forces (FAR), in cooperation with US Armed Forces, launched the 20th session of the “African Lion” exercise that will continue until May

Morocco, Tunisia, Ghana, and Senegal Host 20th Edition of African Lion Exercise
2024-05-15 Read More...
2024 marks the 20th anniversary of AFRICOM’s premier and largest annual, combined, joint exercise African

Egyptian Air Force, Dassault Aviation Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Joint Cooperation
2024-05-05 Read More...
The Egyptian Air Force and Dassault Aviation, the leading French company in the field of combat aircraft production, commemorated 50 years of joint cooperation and the joining of the company’s first combat aircraft to the Egyptian Air

Morocco Requests 612 Javelin Missiles, 200 Command Launch Units
2024-03-21 Read More...
The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Morocco of Javelin Missiles and related equipment for an estimated cost of $260

IADE Tunisia International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition Rescheduled to November 2024
2024-02-20 Read More...
The IADE Tunisia Aerospace and Defense Exhibition, originally scheduled for May 29 to June 2, 2024, has been rescheduled to take place from November 20 to 24, 2024, in response to requests from Tunisian authorities, specifically the Ministry of

Egypt to Get Additional Light Tactical Vehicle Chassis & Fleet Build
2024-01-11 Read More...
The State US Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Egypt of Light Tactical Vehicle Chassis and Fleet Build and related equipment for an estimated cost of $200

Egypt Requests Additional 28-Meter Coastal Patrol Craft Kits
2024-01-11 Read More...
The US State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Egypt of 28-Meter Patrol Craft Kits and related equipment for an estimated cost of $129

Egyptian Navy’s MEKO-A200 Frigate Arrives to Alexandria Naval Base
2024-01-02 Read More...
The MEKO-A200 frigate “Al-Qadeer” arrived at the Alexandria Naval Base last week to join the Egyptian Navy fleet after completing the handing over procedures in the German city of

thyssenkrupp Marine Systems Hands Over Third MEKO Frigate to Egyptian Navy
2023-12-16 Read More...
In a festive ceremony held in Bremerhaven on 15 December, thyssenkrupp Marine Systems handed over the frigate “AL-QADEER” to the Navy of the Arab Republic of

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