Egypt has signed two new cooperation agreements with foreign defence companies to locally manufacture military equipment, a move aimed at boosting exports to African markets and strengthening regional defence ties.
The agreements were concluded on Wednesday during the third day of the EDEX 2025 defence exhibition in Cairo, with Minister of State for Military Production Mohamed Salah overseeing the signings between two ministry-affiliated firms and the foreign partners. The names of the international companies were not immediately disclosed.
Salah said the deals reflect Egypt’s national directive to localise military manufacturing through partnerships with global entities. He noted that the agreements will help meet the domestic requirements of the Egyptian Armed Forces and police for “various weapons, ammunition, equipment, and advanced electronic systems.”
Beyond domestic supply, Salah emphasised the export potential of the partnerships:
Representatives of the foreign companies praised Egypt’s defence industry, describing its technological and manufacturing capabilities as undergoing “remarkable development.”
The agreements underscore Cairo’s ambition to expand its defence footprint, with EDEX 2025 serving as both a showcase of Egypt’s industrial progress and its ability to host major international defence events.