As Egypt and Turkey mend ties, could defense deals follow?
After an upgrade in diplomatic relations, some experts told Breaking Defense that defense cooperation may be in the interest of both countries, but there’s a long way to go.
Egypt
Egyptian army has turned Sinai schools into military bases, says rights group
Exclusive: group says military is compromising children’s right to education with its campaign against militantsEgyptian forces have taken over 37 schools and transformed them into military bases while dozens more have been destroyed during a 10-year w…
Egypt fielding Akeron MP/MMP Anti-tank guided missile
Egyptian Navy special forces have been equipped with the Akeron MP/MMP Anti-tank guided missile (ATGM). Akeron MP/MMP Anti-tank guided missile has been showcased officially for the first time with the Egyptian Navy SOF. The Akeron MP/MMP Anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) is a powerful weapon that provides a much needed boost to Egypt’s defense capabilities. Advertisements […]
Boeing to remanufacture AH-64E Apache helicopters for the Egypt
Boeing have been awarded a contract to remanufacture indefinite number of AH-64E Apache attack helicopters for the Egyptian Air Force. This subcontract is part of a larger one approved by the U.S. State Department in 2020 to upgrade the whole Egyptian AH-64D Apache fleet to more capable E standard. According to a 17 March press […]
Jailed in Egypt at 17, He Wrote to Survive and to Share His Long Ordeal
Sentenced as a teenager to 15 years for “unlawful assembly,” Abdelrahman ElGendy started recording the abuses of prison life. The idea of someday publishing his memoir gave him a reason to live.
Egyptian refugee faces indefinite detention after Asio said it has ‘classified information’ showing he is security risk
Australian spy agency tells court it can’t share information with Sayed Abdellatif, who denies allegationsFollow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastEgyptian refuge…
Journalists go on trial in Egypt for ‘offending MPs’
Mada Masr, Egypt’s only remaining independent news outlet, reported alleged corruption among supporters of President SisiThree journalists from Egypt’s last remaining independent news outlet have gone on trial in Cairo on charges of misusing social med…
Sphinx-like statue and shrine discovered in southern Egypt
It is thought the Roman emperor Claudius could have inspired work found in the temple of DenderaArchaeologists have unearthed a sphinx-like statue and the remains of a shrine in an ancient temple in southern Egypt.The artefacts were found in the temple…
Scientists Just Revealed a Secret Corridor in the Great Pyramid of Giza—and It Could Lead to More
Egyptian officials confirmed the existence on Thursday—and scientists believe it could lead to more discoveries.