Egypt showcased a slate of newly developed, locally manufactured weapons systems at the EDEX 2025 defence exhibition in Cairo, as the government looks to expand its military industrial base and strengthen capabilities tied to peacekeeping operations. Minister of State for Military Production Mohamed Salah El-Din said during a press briefing at the ministry's pavilion that the lineup includes guided rocket systems, armoured support vehicles, and upgraded artillery, marking the first public display of several platforms. Among the headline systems is the Rada'a 300 (Deterrence 300), a tracked multi-calibre guided rocket launcher, capable of striking targets up to 300 kilometres. Designed for both paved and off-road terrain, it can operate at speeds of about 40 km/h. The ministry also introduced the Sina 806, an armoured recovery and maintenance vehicle produced entirely in Egypt. The platform supports the Sina 200 tracked vehicle family and features a 2-ton lifting winch, towing power of up to 30 tons, and full repair equipment, all with the same protection level as armoured combat vehicles. A light 4×4 platform was fitted for the first time with a 23 mm twin-barrel anti-aircraft gun adapted to reduce recoil, allowing for use against both ground and air targets. The gun delivers a high rate of fire—1,600 rounds per minute—and can hit targets at more than 2 kilometres on the ground and 2.5 kilometres in the air. Salah El-Din also said Egypt has advanced its ability to produce armoured steel, now manufacturing thicknesses up to 30 mm and widths up to 240 cm, double its previous capacity—part of a broader push to localise key components used in tanks and combat vehicles. The ministry is displaying a model of the K9 A1 EGY 155 mm howitzer, one of the world's most advanced artillery systems. A dedicated production line is nearing completion, with the first battalion set for delivery in the first half of 2026. Ammunition for the system is already being produced domestically. Egypt has also upgraded the Raad 200 rocket launcher with a new hydraulic control system and improved targeting mechanisms, the minister said. Salah El-Din described EDEX 2025 as a signal of Egypt's growing defence-manufacturing capabilities and its stability as a partner, adding that the ministry is deepening local content, modernising production lines, and training its workforce despite global pressures. "The exhibition sends a message about Egypt's technological progress, national security, and balanced international relations," the minister said, noting that the showcase builds on the success of previous EDEX editions. He said the government is using the exhibition to expand cooperation with global defence companies, having invited dozens of firms and promoted the event at multiple international defence fairs over the past year. Attribution: Amwal Al Ghad English
