The US has approved the sale of three air defence radar systems, twelve C-130 Super Hercules military transport aircraft, and related equipment to the Egyptian government for a total sum of $2.5 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), responsible for the supply of military equipment and weapons abroad under intergovernmental agreements, announced this on…
EDGE Group at the Egypt Defence Expo 2021
EDGE Group, the leading advanced technology group in the Middle East for defence and beyond, and one of the top military suppliers in the world, has reported its highly successful participation at the Egypt Defence Expo 2021 (EDEX 2021), held in the Egyptian capital. EDGE had a major presence within the UAE pavilion at…
Egyptian-Emirati Joint Air Training Zayed-3
The Egyptian and Emirati Air Force conducted a 10-day joint air training (Zayed-3), in the United Arab Emirates in collaboration between the Ministry of Defence and the Egyptian Armed Forces. The exercise was conducted over three phases, which included plannin, conducting air training operations, as well as offensive and defensive air operations. The exercise is…
Egypt has the Second Largest Rafale Fleet After France
Egypt and France have inked a deal to supply Egypt with 30 Rafale aircraft. This was announced by the Egyptian Ministry of Defence on 4 May. With this deal, Egypt now has the second largest Rafale Fleet in the world after France. Follow New Defence Order. Strategy on Google News. The contract was concluded between the…
Egypt and Greece Sign a Military Cooperation Programme
Egypt and Greece have signed a bilateral military cooperation programme, said the Greek Ministry of Defence. This Program includes a wide range of actions focusing mainly on conducting joint exercises and training activities of all three Branches of the Armed Forces of both countries. Follow New Defence Order. Strategy on Google News. A meeting between delegations…
U.S. Central Command Official Visits Egypt
The U.S. Embassy in Egypt said that on 17-19 March the Director for Strategy, Plans, and Policy of the U.S. Central Command, Major General Scott Benedict, visited Egypt. Follow New Defence Order. Strategy on Google News. According to Washington's embassy in Cairo, Major General Benedict met with senior Egyptian officials including Assistant Minster of Defense of…
Russian-Egyptian Intergovernmental Agreement on Outer Space in the Making
Dmitry Rogozin, General Director of the RoscosmosSpace State Corporation, held a working meeting with Ihab Nasr, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Arab Republic of Egypt to the Russian Federation. The meeting took place on Friday, 5 March in Moscow, announced the press service of Roscosmos. Follow New Defence Order. Strategy on Google News. The Russian and…
Egypt & Greece Conduct An Ephemeral Maritime Exercise
Egyptian and Greek Naval Forces have carried out an ephemeral maritime exercise in the Area of Responsibility of Egypt's Northern Fleet. A number of different training activities of a professional nature were implemented. Follow New Defence Order. Strategy on Google News. This ephemeral maritime exercise "aims to deepen the exchange of experiences with the armed forces of…
Egypt 2nd on the list of of German Arms Exports
The German Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology has released the figures for arms exports of the Federal Government for 2020. After Hungary, Egypt landed in second place with EUR 763.7 million. Follow New Defence Order. Strategy on Google News. Egypt occupied the first rank among third countries (not EU or NATO or their equivalent). "Egypt has…
Egyptian Naval Forces Recieve 1st Indeginous Corvette
The Egyptian Naval Forces have received the first Gowind-Class corvette manufactured in Egypt 100% by the Alexandria Shipyard company in cooperation with France’s Naval Group. Egypt's Ministry of Defence Released a statement marking this historic event. Follow New Defence Order. Strategy on Google News. "As a continuation of the armed forces' efforts to support the combat and technical…