Egyptian Armed Forces
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In recent years, the Egyptian Navy has witnessed an unprecedented boom in development and modernization, which has enabled it to become the actual longitudinal arm of the state, capable of protecting and defending Egyptian interests on all strategic directions. Thanks to this development, the Navy can now reach any threat wherever it may be
The development and modernization of the Egyptian naval forces will not stop until the desired goal of transforming into a blue navy is achieved. The naval forces are still striving for a lot and aiming to add more qualitative capabilities in the coming years, including submarines with conventional propulsion (diesel/electricity) of the French Barracuda class. The ability to operate in deep waters, which Egypt seeks to obtain with 4 to 6 submarines with qualitative armament represented by French MCDN cruise missiles, according to what the Africa Intelligence website reported earlier.
Egypt also plans to acquire new AOR supply and fuel ships to support and enhance the Egyptian fleet’s logistical capabilities in line with the ongoing expansion of surface vessels. Egypt has already shown great interest in purchasing this type of ship to keep pace with the naval expansion plan, as Spanish sources (1) reported two years ago that the Navantia Group announced its desire to build two Cantabria-class naval supply warships for the Egyptian Navy.
Egypt also expressed its interest in acquiring landing ships and amphibious transport platforms of the “Atlas” class LPD class in 2021 (2), and this was preceded several years ago, specifically in 2015, by interest in contracting for Chinese ships of the same class, the Type-class. 071, which confirms that the naval forces have an ambitious plan that they are moving forward with steady steps towards possessing an integrated amphibious landing and attack force, the nucleus of which was the “Mistral” helicopter carrier.
The development and modernization of the Egyptian naval forces will not stop until the desired goal of transforming into a blue navy is achieved. The naval forces are still striving for a lot and aiming to add more qualitative capabilities in the coming years, including submarines with conventional propulsion (diesel/electricity) of the French Barracuda class. The ability to operate in deep waters, which Egypt seeks to obtain with 4 to 6 submarines with qualitative armament represented by French MCDN cruise missiles, according to what the Africa Intelligence website reported earlier.
Egypt also plans to acquire new AOR supply and fuel ships to support and enhance the Egyptian fleet’s logistical capabilities in line with the ongoing expansion of surface vessels. Egypt has already shown great interest in purchasing this type of ship to keep pace with the naval expansion plan, as Spanish sources (1) reported two years ago that the Navantia Group announced its desire to build two Cantabria-class naval supply warships for the Egyptian Navy.
Egypt also expressed its interest in acquiring landing ships and amphibious transport platforms of the “Atlas” class LPD class in 2021 (2), and this was preceded several years ago, specifically in 2015, by interest in contracting for Chinese ships of the same class, the Type-class. 071, which confirms that the naval forces have an ambitious plan that they are moving forward with steady steps towards possessing an integrated amphibious landing and attack force, the nucleus of which was the “Mistral” helicopter carrier.
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Developing the naval forces was not a luxury, as it is responsible for securing coastlines 3,000 km long, in addition to securing economic waters and the gas fields they contain, and Egyptian interests in the Red Sea and the Mediterranean, in addition to enhancing maritime security and securing the Suez Canal, through which about 12% of the volume of global trade passes.
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The development witnessed by the naval forces lies in Egypt’s pursuit of a blue naval force capable of operating in deep waters. This endeavor stems from its desire to enhance its regional influence, especially on the African continent, and the movements we are currently witnessing in the Horn of Africa are the beginning of this strategy.
Starting with the development of combat surface vessels, the Egyptian Navy’s modernization plan included developing and modernizing combat surface vessels as the main component of the naval force. The navy was provided with 4 Meko-class frigates, 2 Fremm-Bergamini frigates, 1 Fremm Aquitaine-class frigate, in addition to 4 corvettes of the Gowind class. .
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The development witnessed by the naval forces lies in Egypt’s pursuit of a blue naval force capable of operating in deep waters. This endeavor stems from its desire to enhance its regional influence, especially on the African continent, and the movements we are currently witnessing in the Horn of Africa are the beginning of this strategy.
Starting with the development of combat surface vessels, the Egyptian Navy’s modernization plan included developing and modernizing combat surface vessels as the main component of the naval force. The navy was provided with 4 Meko-class frigates, 2 Fremm-Bergamini frigates, 1 Fremm Aquitaine-class frigate, in addition to 4 corvettes of the Gowind class. .
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The Egyptian Navy strengthened its naval forces by acquiring German-made Type 209/1400 mod attack submarines, which are armed with 14 torpedoes and a depth-to-surface missile, in addition to their ability to deploy sea mines, as well as providing them with advanced monitoring techniques such as radars and sonars, as well as espionage and electronic intelligence capabilities.
In a historic qualitative breakthrough, the Egyptian Navy obtained two “Mistral” helicopter carriers, which are two ships capable of carrying out amphibious attack tasks, command and control, and carrying helicopters to support the implementation of various military operations, as well as working as a field hospital and a center to support the humanitarian response to disasters and crises.
The Mistral has superior capabilities that enable it to carry out military operations in various forms, whether security operations or offensive operations, as it can carry 15 heavy helicopters or 35 light helicopters. It can also carry 40 tanks or 70 military vehicles, including 13 tanks and 450 soldiers, in addition to 4 landing vehicles.
The Egyptian Navy also strengthened its logistical capabilities through the acquisition of two logistical support, supply, and troop transport ships of the type Fort Austin and Fort Rosella. They were named “Segum Luxor” and “Segum Abu Simbel,” and they are considered among the largest naval vessels in the Egyptian naval fleet, with a total displacement of 23. One thousand tons.
Every ship can carry more than 3,500 tons of supplies, ammunition, and solid supplies, in addition to the space allocated for transporting soldiers, which makes it an essential element for providing logistical support to the fleet and supporting the operations of transporting forces and deploying them anywhere around the world thanks to the operational range of 23,000 km at a speed of 20 knots.
Egypt also worked to modernize and develop its fleet of obsolete naval vessels, and began by developing the American “Perry Class” frigate Alexandria, by equipping it with the advanced detection radar, model SMART-S Mk2, as well as the Tacticos battle management command system, to be the nucleus for developing the rest of the pieces of this model.
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In a historic qualitative breakthrough, the Egyptian Navy obtained two “Mistral” helicopter carriers, which are two ships capable of carrying out amphibious attack tasks, command and control, and carrying helicopters to support the implementation of various military operations, as well as working as a field hospital and a center to support the humanitarian response to disasters and crises.
The Mistral has superior capabilities that enable it to carry out military operations in various forms, whether security operations or offensive operations, as it can carry 15 heavy helicopters or 35 light helicopters. It can also carry 40 tanks or 70 military vehicles, including 13 tanks and 450 soldiers, in addition to 4 landing vehicles.
The Egyptian Navy also strengthened its logistical capabilities through the acquisition of two logistical support, supply, and troop transport ships of the type Fort Austin and Fort Rosella. They were named “Segum Luxor” and “Segum Abu Simbel,” and they are considered among the largest naval vessels in the Egyptian naval fleet, with a total displacement of 23. One thousand tons.
Every ship can carry more than 3,500 tons of supplies, ammunition, and solid supplies, in addition to the space allocated for transporting soldiers, which makes it an essential element for providing logistical support to the fleet and supporting the operations of transporting forces and deploying them anywhere around the world thanks to the operational range of 23,000 km at a speed of 20 knots.
Egypt also worked to modernize and develop its fleet of obsolete naval vessels, and began by developing the American “Perry Class” frigate Alexandria, by equipping it with the advanced detection radar, model SMART-S Mk2, as well as the Tacticos battle management command system, to be the nucleus for developing the rest of the pieces of this model.
https://x.com/mahmouedgamal44/status/1849326718802174002/photo/2
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Also, the Egyptian Navy was keen to strengthen the supply and transport fleet by adding a new ship of the Roll on/Roll off category to the fleet of freedom ships, which currently includes 3 ships, used to transport soldiers, personnel, tanks and supplies, and can carry more than 10 thousand tons of Military equipment and supplies.
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The Egyptian Navy’s development plan is not limited to large ships only, but it also extends to comprehensive development and modernization of the fleet of patrol boats, missiles, and coastal traffic vessels, starting with doubling the number of 28-meter Swift Ship patrol and traffic boats, which are built locally and contribute to securing the maritime borders.
Reaching to the following launchers:
- MTRP-20 fast interceptor launches, which are manufactured locally
- American “Silicon” type patrol and long-pass launches
- Training and coastal passage launch, 60 meters long, German-made TS60 model
- 9 German TNC-35 coastal patrol launches.
Reaching to the following launchers:
- MTRP-20 fast interceptor launches, which are manufactured locally
- American “Silicon” type patrol and long-pass launches
- Training and coastal passage launch, 60 meters long, German-made TS60 model
- 9 German TNC-35 coastal patrol launches.
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The Egyptian Navy is preparing to acquire PV-43 coastal passage, patrol, and missile launchers, which will be manufactured locally by the Alexandria Naval Arsenal in cooperation with the German company Lürssen. The PV43 coastal traffic launchers will be manufactured in two models, the first will be for coastal patrol and the other will be a missile launcher.
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The Egyptian Navy also obtained the Russian-made Molinia heavy attack missile launcher, which is armed with 4 P-270 Mosquit anti-ship missiles with a range of 120 km, a warhead weighing 320 kg, and a speed of Mach 3. The launch is also equipped with a set of armament systems, electronic warfare, and engagement and detection radars.
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The Egyptian Navy also obtained the Pohang-class Sajm Shabab Misr patrol corvette from South Korea, which is distinguished by its high combat capabilities and the ability to sail a distance of 8,300 km at a speed of up to 32 knots. It is also equipped with high combat capabilities, including cannons of various calibres, torpedoes, and depth charges.
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The Egyptian Navy completed the delivery of 4 Ambassador MK3 missile launchers, which are American-made stealth attack missile launchers designed specifically to meet the needs of the Egyptian Navy. They are considered among the strongest and best missile launchers in the world thanks to their high speed, advanced electronic equipment, and heavy armament.
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The development plan was not limited to that only, but it also included developing the infrastructure, including all existing naval bases and military docks, in addition to establishing 3 new naval bases on three strategic directions of the Egyptian state in the Red Sea and the Mediterranean. The first: the bases of East Port Said, Berenice, and Jarjoub.
These bases are a new addition to the Egyptian naval base system, as they are fulcrums and starting centers for logistical support for the Egyptian forces in the Red Sea and the Mediterranean to confront any challenges and risks that may exist in the region and secure maritime transportation lines, as well as to support the deployment of forces outside the geographical scope of the country.
These bases are a new addition to the Egyptian naval base system, as they are fulcrums and starting centers for logistical support for the Egyptian forces in the Red Sea and the Mediterranean to confront any challenges and risks that may exist in the region and secure maritime transportation lines, as well as to support the deployment of forces outside the geographical scope of the country.
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