Armed Forces

Armed Forces sign cooperation protocol with Ministry of Education and Technical Education

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 - 01:44 GMT

The protocol aims to improve the educational process and curricula for non-commissioned officers, considered a key pillar of the Armed Forces. Starting in 2026, the Non-Commissioned Officer Teachers Institute will offer both the Egyptian Baccalaureate and the Technological Baccalaureate to its students, while leveraging technological expertise across various educational fields.

Armed Forces: Egypt among best-performing countries in tackling global energy crisis

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 - 08:25 GMT

“What is happening is not only in Egypt. The entire world has been under immense pressure regarding energy, fuel, and the economy in recent times,” the report stated.

Sisi honors former defense minister, emphasizes national unity in Armed Forces Iftar

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 - 06:04 GMT

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, hosted an Iftar on Saturday for military leaders to honor former Defense Minister General Abdel Majeed Saqr.

Armed Forces launch new online edition of Defense Magazine

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 - 02:20 GMT

The Egyptian Armed Forces announced on Tuesday the launch of a new online edition of Defense Magazine on the official website of the Ministry of Defense at https://magazine.mod.gov.eg.

President Sisi congratulates Egyptians, Armed forces of ‘glorious October victories’

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 - 08:36 GMT

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al Sisi congratulated on Monday all Egyptians, and the Armed Forces on the glorious October victories.

President Sisi meets with Egypt’s Supreme Council of Armed Forces

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 - 07:13 GMT

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi will convene a meeting on Sunday at the military headquarters in the New Administrative Capital with Armed Forces leaders, followed by a session with the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces.

Egypt’s Minister of Defense Abdul Majeed Saqr meets Somali counterpart

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 - 02:02 GMT

Egypt’s Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and Minister of Defense and Military Production, General Abdel Majeed Saqr, met on Monday with Ahmed Moallem Faqi, Somali Minister of Defense, and his accompanying delegation.

Egypt's Defense min. inspects Southern Military Zone

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 - 11:03 GMT

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and Minister of Defense and Military Production General Abdel Mageed Saqr made an inspection tour of the Southern Military Zone, where he met with several of its personnel.

Egypt, Italy chiefs of staff discuss military partnership in Cairo

Tue, 27 May 2025 - 11:51 GMT

Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces Ahmed Khalifa his Italian counterpart Luciano Portolano on Tuesday to enhance military partnership.

Egypt’s President Sisi honors injured personnel from Armed forces, Police

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 - 08:14 GMT

The President honored several families of martyrs and injured members of the Armed Forces and Police, and then posed for a picture with martyrs' children, sharing their joy on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr.

Defense minister inspects Red Sea Naval Base

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 - 11:59 GMT

Minister of Defense and Military Production Abdel-Mageed Saqr inspected on Monday the Red Sea Naval Base.

Sisi meets with leaders of police, Armed Forces to discuss their role in national security

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 - 07:47 GMT

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi met with some leaders of the police and armed forces, where he discussed the projections of regional and international crises on the Egyptian national security.

Navy commander witnesses launch of 3rd ASD-type tugboat

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 - 06:06 GMT

Commander of the Egyptian Navy Ashraf Atwa on Tuesday witnessed the launch of a third ASD-type tugboat with a bollard pull of 85 tons.

Armed Forces participates in annual international industry forum and exhibition

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 - 05:30 GMT

The Armed Forces Engineering Authority participated with a pavilion to display the products of the Authority's factories and workshops in the annual international industry forum and exhibition

Egypt has always been important pillar of stability within region: President Sisi

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 - 05:54 GMT

President Abdel Fattah al Sisi said on Thursday that Egypt has always been an important element of stability over the past years within the region, and will continue to be so during the coming years as well.

Egyptian Chief of Military Staff, Turkish counterpart discuss bilateral cooperation

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 - 05:34 GMT

Both generals addressed a number of files and topics of common interest in light of the military cooperation relations and exchange of expertise between the Egyptian and Turkish armed forces, according to a statement released by the Egyptian Ministry of Defense on Thursday.

Armed Forces cooperate with state agencies to support presidential initiative 'New Beginning'

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 - 07:48 GMT

Lieutenant General Abdel Majeed Saqr, Commander-in-Chief of the Egyptian Armed Forces, and Minister of Defense and Military Production, issued orders to the agencies and departments of the Armed Forces to provide all means of support and assistance for the success of the (A New Beginning for Human Building) presidential initiative.

Egypt’s Armed Forces mourns 1st female officer in army

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 - 07:43 GMT

The General Command of the Armed Forces mourned on Wednesday Egypt’s 1st female officer Ebtesamat Mohamed Abdullah, who passed away at the age of 97.

Egyptian Armed Forces greets Sisi on 10th of Ramadan victory anniversary

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 - 12:01 GMT

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and Minister of Defense and Military Production Gen. Mohamed Zaki on Monday sent a cable of greetings to President Abdel Fattah al Sisi, on the 10th of Ramadan victory anniversary.

President Sisi Meets Minister of Defense, Chief of Staff of Armed Forces, Commanders

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 - 07:31 GMT

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, met on Tuesday with General Mohamed Zaki, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Minister of Defense and Military Production, Lieutenant General Osama Askar,

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