Egyptian Armed Forces

Rwandan chief of staff visits Egypt to take part in Military Cooperation Committee meeting

Wed, 24 May 2023 - 12:58 GMT

Chief of Staff Osama Askar met Rwandan counterpart Jean Bosco Kazura who is visiting Egypt to attend the closing session of the second meeting of the Egyptian-Rwandan Military Cooperation Committee.

Egypt’s Foreign Ministry announces change in assembly points for evacuating Egyptians from Sudan

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 - 09:34 GMT

The Foreign Ministry on Friday announced a change in the assembly points where Egyptian citizens are evacuated from Sudan.

Egyptian people place full confidence in army, police ability to back stability, development pillars: Sisi

Sat, 11 Mar 2023 - 09:45 GMT

Egyptian people places full confidence in the ability of the Armed Forces and police personnel to support the pillars of construction, stability, and developments across the country, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi said on Friday.

Egyptian president tells details of dismantling terrorist infrastructure in North Sinai, declares launching exhibition to disclose identities of terrorists

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 - 12:22 GMT

That was while attending the Egyptian Armed Forces' ceremony held on the occasion of “Martyr Day” Thursday.

Egyptian officer killed while foiling drug smuggling attempt on borders

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 - 10:06 GMT

Another and a soldier got injured.

Photos: Egyptian military planes loaded with large quantities of medical supplies arrive in Turkey, Syria

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 - 06:57 GMT

Five military planes loaded with “large quantities” of medicine and medical supplies have arrived in Turkey and Syria after the devastating earthquake that struck the two countries, the Armed Forces’ spokesman said in a statement on Wednesday.

Egypt's Border Guard Force thwarts smuggling attempts

Mon, 02 Jan 2023 - 02:40 GMT

Last week, the Border Guard Force took part in eliminating cannabis farms.

Group of Egyptian youth expats visit command of Egyptian Thunderbolt Forces

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 - 10:41 GMT

The Ministry of Immigration and Egyptian Expats organized the trip.

Egyptian Armed Forces eliminates 160 cannabis farms

Thu, 29 Dec 2022 - 04:03 GMT

The Egyptian Armed Forces released a press statement Thursday revealing that the Border Guard Force, the Third Army, and police forces joined forces to accomplish the mission.

Photos: Egyptian, Sudanese forces conclude joint drills Guardian of the South-2

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 - 02:16 GMT

The joint drills took place in the border guard fields training complex within the joint plan to back horizons of military cooperation between the armed forces of the two sisterly countries, the Egyptian Military Spokesman said in a statement on Friday.

Egyptian-Sudanese Military Exercise 'Guardian of the South 2' kicks off

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 - 04:07 GMT

The elements taking part include members of the Egyptian Border Guard Force and the Sudanese Infantry.

6th of October War veteran, former Military Intelligence top official Nagy Shohoud passes away

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 - 12:17 GMT

Famed 6th of October War Veteran Nagy Shohoud, who also served as assistant to the chief of Military Intelligence for 13 years, passed away early on Sunday.

Egyptian fighter jet crashes, crew survives

Sun, 27 Nov 2022 - 01:33 GMT

Similar incidents occurred in June, December 2019, and November 2018.

Egypt's president discusses planned IPOs of 2 military-owned companies

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 - 04:54 GMT

President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi convened Tuesday with the heads of the National Petroleum Company (NPC) and National Co. for Natural Water in Siwa (Safi).

Widow of Egyptian Army martyr addresses international community on Alaa Abdel Fatah

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 - 03:43 GMT

Member of the House of Representatives Eman El Alfy, who is also the widow of Armed Forces Martyr Adel Abdel Hamid Eid Hassan, posted a video on Facebook Wednesday.

Egyptian-Jordanian Military Exercise 'Al Aqaba' kicks off

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 - 03:25 GMT

The Egyptian-Jordanian Military Exercise "Al Aqaba 7" kicked off Monday in Egypt, and is scheduled to last until November 9.

Egyptian Armed Forces remove 25M mines dating back to World War II

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 - 02:27 GMT

The statement added that the initiative was implemented in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

Chiefs of staff of Egypt, Comoros hold talks, sign cooperation MoU

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 - 10:30 GMT

Chief of Staff Osama Askar received Sunday his Comorian counterpart Youssef Ighad, who is heading a delegation that is holding a several-day visit to Egypt.

Photos: Egyptian, Greek naval forces conduct joint drills at northern fleet’s zone

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 - 01:16 GMT

The Egyptian and Greek naval forces have conducted joint drills at the northern fleet’s zone within the framework of the Egyptian Armed Forces’ General Command’s plan to exchange expertise with the armed forces of other brotherly countries.

Egypt, South Korea to perform Pyramids Air Show 2022 on August 3

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 - 10:56 GMT

It will be performed by Egypt's Silver Stars team and South Korea's Black Eagles team.

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