Fincantieri has signed with the Armament Authority formally representing the Ministry of defense of the Government of the Arab Republic of Egypt, a 10-year contract related to two Fremm vessels of In-Service Support and Integrated Logistic Support, i.e., preventive maintenance services, logistic studies and corrective maintenance on demand, with a …
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Nisrine Chatila The Egyptian army holds a prominent position in the Middle East, boasting significant financial, political, and military support. With a colossal military force, it ranks second in the region after Turkey and 14th among the world’s 138 most powerful armies. This article explores the Egyptian army’s capabilities, its …
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Brigadier. Salahadden Abobaker Al-Zedani The deception plan adopted by the Egyptian leadership in the period preceding the 1973 war had a direct impact on the historical victory it achieved. By tracking the course of events, the plan proved its great success in deceiving the leaders of the Zionist enemy and …
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Arabian World Events, the leading organizer of award-winning international events, hosted a reception for the upcoming third edition of Egypt Defence Expo – EDEX 2023 this week. Held under the patronage of His Excellency, President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, The President of The Arab Republic of Egypt and The Supreme …
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The Egyptian Armed Forces announced that the “Bright Star 2023”, a joint military exercise that involves 8,000 troops from 34 countries, will be held at the Mohammed Najib Military Base from 31 August to 14 September 2023. The exercise aims to enhance military cooperation and combat common threats and risks, …
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Exclusive – Defense Arabia The Arab Organization for Industrialization held significant negotiations with the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) and the China National Aero-Technology Import & Export Corporation (CATIC). The meeting was attended by Major General Engineer Mokhtar Abdel-Latif, President of the Arab Organization for Industrialization, and a high-level …
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The Egyptian Navy is preparing to receive the second ship of the “Fort Rosalie” class for maritime supply and support, known as “ENS Abu Simbel” (233). As reported by defense affairs blogger Mahmoud Gamal on Twitter, the ship is scheduled to be transported to Alexandria Port for significant refurbishment. The …
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In collaboration with the Ministry of Defence, the Egyptian Air Force, and the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Egypt is set to host the inaugural Egypt Air Show at Alamein International Airport next year. Scheduled to take place from 14th to 17th May 2024, this four-day event aims to showcase the …
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Efforts to enhance the capabilities of the French forces in peacekeeping operations continue, as France recently announced the purchase of 16 Egyptian-made “Fahd 4×4” armored vehicles. These vehicles will be deployed with the French forces participating in peacekeeping operations. The Egyptian armored vehicles exported to France have been modified and …
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On May 26th, thyssenkrupp Marine Systems handed over a frigate to the Navy of the Arab Republic of Egypt. It is the second in a series of four MEKO® A-200 EN frigates. The ceremony in Bremerhaven, which was attended by high-ranking Egyptian and German Navy officials, also included the naming …
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