Egypt’s Ministry of Military Production reported revenue growth and detailed its operational results for the period between July 2025 and June 2026, highlighting the development of defence hardware including the “Rada’a 300” (Deterrence 300) rocket launcher and the Sinai 806 recovery vehicle, alongside a doubling of its domestic armoured steel production capacity. The ministry noted an increase in revenues and production rates, completing seven investment projects aimed at upgrading production lines across its affiliated companies. At Shoubra Engineering Industries (Military Factory 27), new engine alloy lines, FL engine lines, and a half-inch bullet core line were installed. Helwan Engineering Industries (Military Factory 99) operationalised a 2,200-tonne forging press and shell heat-treatment ovens. At the Armoured Production and Repair Factory (Military Factory 200), CR System X-ray devices were procured to support the K9A1EGY 155mm/52 calibre howitzer project. Abu Zaabal for Specialised Industries (Military Factory 300) was equipped with a five-axis multipurpose machine and X-ray devices for ammunition testing. In its defence portfolio review, the ministry highlighted its strategic products, including the “Rada’a 300” (Deterrence 300) multi-calibre tracked guided rocket launcher and the Sinai 806 repair and recovery vehicle, designed to support Sinai 200 armoured formations. The “Raad 200” (Thunder 200) rocket launcher was upgraded with a hydraulic, rather than electrical, control system and an updated targeting mechanism. Additionally, a 4×4 light vehicle was equipped with a 23mm dual anti-aircraft gun featuring a modified shock-absorbing system. To reduce reliance on imports, the ministry increased its domestic production capacity for armoured steel to a thickness of 30mm (up from 15mm) and a width of 240cm (up from 150cm). The Central Ranges Sector—responsible for international-standard ammunition and weapons testing using high-speed cameras and radar, as well as safe ammunition disposal—underwent restructuring approved by the Central Agency for Organisation and Administration. In the civilian sector, the ministry delivered drinking water and wastewater stations in Upper Egypt and Damietta as part of the “Hayat Karima” (Decent Life) initiative. It also completed the first two phases of a six-phase project to convert 2,262 Cairo and Alexandria Public Transport Authority buses to natural gas, delivering 754 converted buses to date. Qaha Chemical Industries (Military Factory 270) opened a submersible pump factory, securing approval for use in water and wastewater stations. In waste management, the ministry partnered with the ministries of local development, environment, and planning to establish the “Mostaqbal 1” recycling factory in Shabramant, Giza Governorate, designed to process 640 tonnes of waste daily into organic fertiliser and alternative fuel. Fire extinguisher production lines were also upgraded with new nitrogen and helium filling machines. In the healthcare sector, the Specialised Medical Centre for Military Production expanded its haemodialysis unit from 30 to 50 machines and opened a hyperbaric oxygen therapy unit. The centre treated 324 patients requiring critical surgeries across cardiology, oncology, ophthalmology, and orthopaedics under a presidential initiative to reduce surgical waiting lists. The Egyptian Academy for Engineering and Advanced Technology established new telecommunications and artificial intelligence laboratories, retaining a 7 out of 7 rating from the Supreme Council of Universities. The academy collaborated with military factories 63, 200, and 909 to manufacture a multi-use industrial robotic arm and provided AI industrial applications training to trainees from African nations. The ministry’s training sector, which oversees two applied technology schools, an intermediate technological college, and the Technical Institute for Advanced Industries, trained 6,324 employees across 225 programmes. In collaboration with the Egyptian Agency of Partnership for Development, it provided training in telecommunications and renewable energy to individuals from 15 African countries. Minister of State for Military Production Salah Soliman Gombloat noted that during the past year, 163 women were promoted to leadership positions and 68 youths were appointed as assistants to board chairs within the ministry and its affiliated entities, alongside ongoing workplace support for employees with disabilities.The post Egypt’s Military Production Ministry reports revenue growth, highlights development of “Rada’a 300” and Sinai 806 hardware first appeared on Dailynewsegypt.
