Egypt army

US approves nearly $1 billion in military sales to Egypt

The deals include a $625 million modernization package for Egypt’s fleet of Fast Missile Craft (FMC) and a $304 million sale of AN/TPS-78 long-range radar systems.

EGYPTIAN MILITARY forces look on in the northern Sinai.
 Members of the military stand next to a helicopter next to the French ship amphibious helicopter carrier Dixmude as it docks, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in the city of Al-Arish, Sinai peninsula, Egypt, January 21, 2024.

Israeli UN envoy warns of Egypt's military buildup: 'Why all the submarines and tanks?'

 People walk next to a ship with a United Arab Emirates makeshift hospital for Gazans, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, docked in Egypt's Al-Arish sea port, July 26, 2024.

Egypt denies assisting Israel's military operations amid reports about explosives shipment

 A view of a cross-border attack tunnel dug from Gaza to Israel.

How Hamas built smuggling tunnels under the nose of the Egyptian army - analysis


All eyes are focused on Rafah as IDF moves forward - analysis

As the IDF advances along the border and into the built-up area of Rafah city and possibly into Rafah camp, all eyes will be on what comes next.

 IDF soldiers operate in the Gaza Strip, May 23, 2024

A Hamas lobby emerges in the Middle East

Throughout these seven months of war in Gaza, and in the years leading up to October 7, there have been forces at work in the region that have amounted to a kind of Hamas lobby. 

 Yahya Sinwar Gaza Strip chief of the Palestinian Islamist Hamas movement, waves to Palestinians during a rally to mark the annual al-Quds Day (Jerusalem Day), in Gaza, April 14, 2023.

Netanyahu issues three peace demands as Hamas, PIJ reject Egypt deal

Egypt proposed a "vision" that would involve a ceasefire in exchange for the release of more hostages and lead to a broader agreement involving a permanent ceasefire.

 MEMBERS OF the Hamas Izzadin al-Qassam Brigades take part in a military event in Gaza City last week.

A look back at the end of the Yom Kippur War - opinion

That these motivated fighters, left to themselves, chose at first opportunity to break bread together on the battlefield said something about what this war had wrought. 

 An IDF armored unit in its encampment on the east bank of the Suez Canal during the 1973 Yom Kippur War.

US and Egyptian soldiers practice drone warfare

Bright Start exercise brings together two dozen countries for important drills in Egypt.

 A Ukrainian serviceman practices to use a drone, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, near the town of Chasiv Yar, Donetsk region, Ukraine March 8, 2023

The ‘79 Israel-Egypt peace treaty and Sinai border security - explainer

As with all of Israel's borders, there is a delicate diplomatic balance at the Israel-Egypt border, which Israel has been hesitant to change.

 Members of the South Yamas special forces counter-terrorist unit seen during a military operation on the southern Israeli border with Egypt on July 12, 2022.

Deadly ISIS attack in strategic Egyptian city shows the group is down but not out

Despite Egyptian counterterrorism success, ISIS sends message of endurance

A member of a militia kneels as he celebrates victory next to a wall painted with the black flag commonly used by ISIS terrorists.

11 Egyptian security personnel killed in 'terrorist attack'

A group of militants attacked a water-lifting station east of the Suez Canal, according to an army spokesman.

An Egyptian army soldier looks on from his postion at a checkpoint in Al Arish city, the troubled northern part of the Sinai peninsula

State Dept. announce new Egypt arms sale, House Dems protest human rights violations

Egypt requested to buy 12 Lockheed Martin-made C-130Js, each installed with four Rolls-Royce AE 2100D turboprop engines, and more.

 US SECRETARY of State Antony Blinken listens as Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry speaks during a US-Egypt strategic dialogue at the State Department earlier this month.

Senior IDF officers meet with Egyptian counterparts

With close ties between the two militaries, Cairo and Jerusalem have been reported by foreign press to have been closely cooperating in the Sinai peninsula in the fight against ISIS and smugglers.

 IDF officials meet with their Egyptian counterparts, Sunday November 7, 2021.

Military expenditures continues to increase across the globe

An estimated $1.822 trillion spent around the world; Israel ranks 17th out of top 40 military spenders for a second year in a row.

Soldiers of the German army Bundeswehr take part in an exercise during a media day in Munster, Germany September 28, 2018