Egyptian Military Industries & Products

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2022 news

Egypt, KAI, buying radars and ToT

The Egyptian Ministry of Military Production is reported to be in talks with South Korean defense company Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) for a comprehensive agreement that includes the purchase and transfer of technology (ToT) and joint training programs for radars of all sorts..

 

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Egypt: KHI and C-2 aircraft

It was reported that the Egyptian Ministry of Military Production is in talks with the Japanese Ministry of Defense to purchase the Kawasaki C-2 military transport aircraft.

 

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Egypt: F-16 aircraft receive major upgrades

The F-16 fleet currently in service with the Egyptian Air Force (EAF) will reportedly receive significant upgrades soon.

The US administration is said to have approved these upgrades.

 

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Egypt, Indra and radar talks

Talks will reportedly resume between the Egyptian Ministry of Military Production and the Spanish company Indra to purchase early warning radars.

 

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Egypt, CETC, and radars with ToT

The Egyptian Ministry of Military Production is reported to be in advanced talks with China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC) for a technology transfer (ToT) and production agreement related to the radars.

 

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Egypt deal, Raytheon and Phalanx CIWS

The Ministry of Military Production is reportedly in talks with US defense company Raytheon to purchase the Phalanx CIWS weapon system for the Egyptian Navy.

 

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Egypt and Thales Alenia update the military satellite deal

It was reported in 2020 that the Egyptian Ministry of Military Production was in talks with the French-Italian aerospace manufacturer Thales Alenia to purchase a military surveillance satellite.

Thales Alenia was able to secure the bid and work on the satellite began months ago.

 

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Egypt, Arquus, co-productions and ToT agreements

The Egyptian Ministry of Military Production is reported to be in talks with French company Arquus (formerly known as Renault Truck Defense) for technology transfer (ToT) and joint production agreements related to military equipment.

 

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Egypt, MHI and Soryu submarine deal

Egypt is said to be making exploratory contacts with Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) to purchase Soryu-class submarines.

An Egyptian Navy delegation reportedly visited Kawasaki Heavy Industries' (KHI) dry shipyard in Kobe, Japan earlier this year to take a look at the submarines' capabilities.

 

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Egypt, AVIC, AR-500CJ deal

The Egyptian Ministry of Military Production is in talks with the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) to purchase AR-500CJ vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), in addition to technology transfer (ToT), and production agreements.

 

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Egypt, MBDA, and Exocet MM40

It was previously reported that the Egyptian Ministry of Military Production is looking to purchase missiles with Active Radar Homing (ARH).

 

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Egypt, Boeing and Harpoon missiles

Egypt is said to be in talks with US defense company Boeing Defense, Space and Security to purchase Harpoon Block 2 submarine-launched anti-ship missiles (AshM), and has held several meetings...

 

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Egypt to improve airborne ISR capabilities

Egypt is looking to upgrade its airborne Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities, including Electronic Intelligence (ELINT), Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) and airborne early warning and control system..

 

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Egypt Deal, CASIC and HQ-17AE

The Egyptian Ministry of Military Production is reportedly in talks with the China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC) to purchase the HQ-17AE short-range roadborne air defense system..

 

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Egypt, China and the production of suicide drones

The Egyptian Ministry of Military Production is reportedly in talks with the China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC) and the Northern Industries Group Company Limited (NORINCO).