Egyptian Air Defense

[GoMig-21]

Why? Not the first time that forumers here don't accept the truth (or my truth if you want).

I'm on some others forums, in Europe, in asia... and never, never I was blocked as lived on this one.

Instead of blocking me, give proofs of the contrary.
Hiding or removing facts don't destroy it !
You can be proud of being egyptian or muslim or.... but give argument and not ban the one that don't agree with your truth.

I don't have the power to block you. You obviously didn't read the exchange carefully or just didn't understand it. Read my post to @The SC below again and pay attention to the bolded parts.

@The SC , can you relocate all the above posts starting with #152 with @BP2 's reply to me to the October War thread? That's a much more appropriate thread for that specific topic discussion and not here in the Egyptian Air Defense thread. The only reason I brought up the one line he quoted is because it pertained to the Egypt's motivation to go to war which led to the setting up the SAM missile umbrella and the creation of Egypt's air defense branch.

Then we can engage him and have a more appropriate back & forth on that subject.

This is the Egyptian Air Defense thread. It's about the technical & logistical or even historical aspects of the EADF. It's not about discussing the history of the land or who you or even I think lived here back in the day. That's why I was asking @The SC (who is the moderator) to relocate it (because of off-topic rules) so we can discuss it further in the more appropriate thread which would be the October War (or Yom Kippur) thread. I don't make the rules. I was even trying to engage you politely but in the appropriate thread. I hope this makes sense to you?

 

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The Phantom Week

But ofc no media will talk about it.

 

[BP2]

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The Phantom Week

But ofc no media will talk about it.

Write in arab langage it's unclear for the one, as me, not educate to this.

 

[Ghostkiller]

Write in arab langage it's unclear for the one, as me, not educate to this.

Tu sais que tu peux traduire les tweets sur twitter?

Demain, c'est la fete de la Forces de la défense aérienne égyptienne. Ce jour la represente la construction du SAM Wall (une lignée de defense aerienne situant tout au long de la cote ouest du Canal du Suez). Ce SAM Wall a fait beaucoup de dégât a l'IAF.

 

[The SC]

You forget the 90 or 100 israeli nuc warheads.....

But even without using it, as said earlier, Israeli was never beaten since 1948.

You can go continue your ignorance on the other appropriate thread where you will beat yourself after you read some posts..

October 1973 Ramadan War

The strategic_deception plan for the October War...full details ■ Did you know that Egypt has succeeded in deceiving the entire world, including the Soviets, and completely blinded them from watching and expecting a comprehensive war to reclaim the land with hundreds of thousands of soldiers...

defencepk.com

 

[The SC]

lol. Well, do they seem appropriate for the October War thread to you? Let me know.

If so, I can copy/paste his reply & posts and take them over there myself, but only if you think they are appropriate. If not, then I won't take them, I'll just tag him and pick it up from there.

Yes do that..I will delete them here..

 

[The SC]

The Egyptian fly detector is the most dangerous radar network in the world. Neither “Stealth” nor “ballistic” will survive in the skies of Egypt!

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[The SC]

Why did Egypt develop the “Sabah Bird” missiles and how did Egypt succeed in possessing a very powerful, multi-tasking and dangerous missile?

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[Sami_1]

In 1981, Egypt purchased eight TPS-63(V) radars. They were tested in 1983, completing 700 hours of operation. The radars were selected for the Egyptian Air Defense Command. Egypt decided to manufacture them in 1984, and the first locally manufactured radar was received in 1988. Egypt produced 34 radars for Egypt's air defense and one for Kuwait. Egypt possesses a total of 42 radars, including eight purchased directly from the United States. This also includes six LASS radars. TECOM Inc. is offering the LASS system aerostat equipped with a modified TPS-63(V) as a unique low-cost sensor whose primary mission is to detect low-flying aircraft. A single
LASS can detect fighter-sized aircraft as far away as 260

kilometers and allows surveillance of an area more than
210,000 square kilometers in size.
The LASS system has an advantage over ground-based
radars. It reduces range limitations due to the Earth's
curvature. Low-flying hostile aircraft become visible to
Ground-based radar only when they are approximately 32
kilometers from the ground-based radar site.
The operational altitude of LASS not only increases
detection range, but allows line-of-sight (LOS) radar data
transmission directly to the air defense control system
Sector Operations Center up to 200 kilometers away via an
air-to-ground radio relay. This does away with the need
for cable or multiple relay terrestrial microwave systems.
LASS systems can remain on-station for 30-day stretches at a time, limited only by avionics reliability. Egypt and the United States produced 97 radars developed in Egypt, which remain in service with air defense systems to fill gaps. The radar was replaced on the production line with a domestic radar, and all its components were developed. The developed radar remains in service in Egypt, while the United States is replacing it with the AN/TPS-80 radar.

 

[Sami_1]

Egypt has expanded its Early Warning Radar Aerostats. Several years ago, 6 Russian ones were purchased, and the old American system offered was just the beginning. Its range in the air is much longer than that of the early warning aircraft, and its continuous radar detection is less expensive.

 

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[冖_冖]

Egypt confirms acquisition of Chinese HQ-9B long-range air defence system

Egypt has officially confirmed its deployment of the Chinese HQ-9B long-range air defence system, a move that marks a notable enhancement of its military capabilities and reflects a growing partner…

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Egypt confirms acquisition of Chinese HQ-9B long-range air defence system​

July 2, 2025

Egypt has officially confirmed its deployment of the Chinese HQ-9B long-range air defence system, a move that marks a notable enhancement of its military capabilities and reflects a growing partnership with Beijing. This confirmation came from retired Major General Samir Farag, a former high-ranking official in the Egyptian Armed Forces, during an interview on Sada El-Balad TV. Farag revealed that Egypt’s arsenal includes various modern defence systems, with the HQ-9B—a system comparable to Russia’s S-400—being a key component. This disclosure, reported by Israeli media outlet nziv, reveals Egypt’s strategic shift toward diversifying its arms suppliers and strengthening its air defence network. The HQ-9B’s advanced capabilities, including its ability to engage a wide array of aerial threats, position Egypt to better address regional security challenges while navigating complex geopolitical dynamics.

The HQ-9B, developed by China’s Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation, is a long-range surface-to-air missile system designed to counter fighter jets, cruise missiles, and short-range ballistic missiles. With an operational range of up to 200 kilometres and an altitude ceiling of 27 kilometres, it offers robust protection against modern threats. The system’s radar, believed to be a variant of the HT-233 model, employs active electronically scanned array (AESA) technology, enabling it to detect low-observable targets like stealth aircraft at extended ranges. This radar also allows the HQ-9B to track multiple threats simultaneously, enhancing its effectiveness in high-intensity scenarios. Each launcher can carry up to eight missiles, double the capacity of earlier versions, and its command-and-control architecture supports integration with other air defence assets, creating a layered defence network.

 

[Sami_1]

Egypt replaced 65 SA-2 batteries. Initially, Egypt upgraded 40 batteries, then withdrew. It is believed that Egypt operates only 16 batteries. The replacement process was carried out with the HQ-18 system. Egypt previously obtained six batteries. This system is considered equivalent to the Russian S-300V system, perhaps a continuation of the eight S-300VM batteries. Regarding the HQ-9BE system, Egypt purchased six batteries for $1.2 billion, including 1,152 missiles and systems. Egypt has a pipeline to acquire anti-missile systems. Only the S-400 and THAAD systems were available. The HQ-9BE system may be an option, but with special specifications. Even the S-300VM system, which Egypt acquired in 2015, required modifications. Upon delivery, deliveries were halted for other modifications. Typically, with Russian weapons, Egypt requests updates to Western armament levels, followed by refurbishment. Rumors are circulating that Egypt has acquired the S-350 system, which is believed to be within the standard range. The second is to upgrade and integrate with the S-300VM systems.



SOURCE FOR HQ-18
https://missiledefenseadvocacy.org/...at/china/china-anti-access-area-denial/hq-18/