Egyptian Armed Forces

President Sisi checks on national security efforts in meeting with army commanders

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 - 01:27 GMT

Sisi met with the commanders after performing the Friday prayers at the El-Mosheer Tantawy Mosque. The meeting coincided with celebrations of the anniversary of the Martyrs' Day and the 10th of Ramadan victories.

Photos: Egypt’s army chief of staff inspects security measures on western border

Sun, 16 Feb 2025 - 02:17 GMT

Khalifa visited the Salloum land port, where he received a detailed briefing on the operational system and security measures implemented around the clock to ensure control over Egypt's western borders.

Israel expresses concern over Egypt’s growing military capabilities

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 - 07:01 GMT

Danon questioned the necessity of Cairo's substantial investments in advanced weaponry, particularly given the lack of immediate threats to the country, in his view.

General Commander of Egyptian Armed Forces inspects airbase

Sun, 19 Jan 2025 - 12:45 GMT

The visit is in the framework of the field follow up on combat preparedness.

Photos: Egypt’s naval forces foil drug smuggling attempt along Red Sea coast

Thu, 26 Dec 2024 - 01:18 GMT

“Suspicion arose regarding a fishing vessel, prompting the naval forces to deploy several units to intercept the suspected boat and conduct inspection procedures."

VIDEO: Defense minister, pilots discuss method of planning, implementing tasks to protect Egypt's skies

Sun, 22 Dec 2024 - 11:29 GMT

The minister made the remarks as he made an inspection visit to an airbase, accompanied with Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces Ahmed Khalifa, commanders of the main branches, and several army leaders

Photos: Egypt-Saudi ‘Piercing Arrow’ drills continue with air combat training sorties

Sun, 17 Nov 2024 - 12:39 GMT

Personnel from the Egyptian and Saudi armed forces have continued to carry out the joint “Piercing Arrow” drills in Egypt, with air combat training sorties on the horizon

Egyptian Border Guards thwart smuggling attempts, illegal gold mining

Sun, 17 Nov 2024 - 12:05 GMT

The Egyptian Armed Forces released Sunday a statement highlighting the smuggling attempts thwarted by Border Guards on all strategic fronts.

Egyptian war veteran known as 'Tank Hunter' dies aged 76

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 - 12:10 GMT

El Masry received in 1974 Second-Tier Order of Sinai Star, which is the highest military honor in Egypt.

Photos: Defense minister attends ‘Radaa 2024’ drills with live ammunition in Mediterranean

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 - 01:33 GMT

The drills involved the main branches and various specialized departments of the Armed Forces in the presence of Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces Ahmed Khalifa, along with the commanders of the main branches and several military officials.

2 Egyptian officers killed in helicopter crash during exercises in Suez

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 - 12:43 GMT

The incident took place Tuesday at 11:00 a.m.

Photos: Egypt's defense minister stresses armed forces' peak combat readiness amid regional challenges

Sun, 03 Nov 2024 - 09:30 GMT

Saqr reiterated to the army personnel the imperative of prioritizing rigorous and practical training, as well as the upkeep of weapons and equipment

Photos: Egypt, UAE conduct airdrop of tens of tons of humanitarian aid in northern Gaza

Sat, 19 Oct 2024 - 06:49 GMT

The aid delivery was carried out in accordance with the directives of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, to continue the provision of urgent humanitarian aid via the designated airbridge to support the Palestinian brethren in Gaza

In Photos: Egypt, 9 countries participate in Medusa-13 joint drills in Greece

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 - 10:39 GMT

The Medusa-13 joint exercise has kicked off in Greece within the Mediterranean Sea, engaging air, naval, air defense and special forces from Egypt, Greece, Cyprus, France and Saudi Arabia

First lady: Army heroes wrote greatest epics of dignity in 1973 war

Sun, 06 Oct 2024 - 10:42 GMT

“On the 51st anniversary of the glorious October victory, I extend the highest expressions of pride and honor to the heroes of the armed forces who, with their pure blood, wrote the greatest epics of heroism and dignity,” Amer said in a social media post.

Egypt's chief of staff inspects security measures at borders with Gaza Strip

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 - 02:48 GMT

Egyptian Chief of Staff Lieutenant-General Ahmed Khalifa inspected Thursday security measures at the borders with Gaza Strip.

Egypt's defense minister thanks forces for foiling smuggling, border infiltration attempts

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 - 01:56 GMT

General Sakr was holding a visit to the Western Military Zone.

Defense min. meets personnel of 3rd Field Army, East Canal Anti-Terrorism Command

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 - 11:59 GMT

General Commander of the Egyptian Armed Forces and Minister of Defense and Military Production Abdel Meguid Saqr on Monday met with personnel of Third Field Army and East Canal Anti-Terrorism Command

Egyptian defense minister meets with troops from Navy, Northern Military Zone

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 - 10:48 GMT

Minister of Defense and Military Production General Abdel Meguid Sakr met Sunday with troops from the Northern Military Zone and the Navy.

Egypt’s army investigates shooting incident at Rafah border, says one personnel martyred

Mon, 27 May 2024 - 02:22 GMT

The Egyptian Armed Forces spokesperson said on Monday that competent authorities are investigating the shooting incident that took place at the Rafah border, which led to the martyrdom of one of the security forces personnel.

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