Egyptian Armed Forces

[Philip the Arab]

I actually said that in page 417 lol.
I believe Lockheed will offer something significant - it’ll be pointless if they offer the same Viper they did in 2018.
I hope we’ll get to see a new tank offered (European), maybe a Sinai APC, Eurofighters? I doubt. Maybe a new submarine offer from Germany...
There are companies like ‘Capital Masr’ ‘Hegazy’ whom I never heard of. But I believe EDEX 2020 will impress us nonetheless.

Exhibitors

www.egyptdefenceexpo.com

I think it was Assar(May he rest in peace) who announced it that ST-700 vehicle was being released.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1171172339729469442

We also may see new Jordanian development because Jadara is exhibiting and in May 2018 they were developing heavy weight RPG with higher penetration than 650mm to replace RPG-32.

 

[Gomig-21]

New pic from Airliners of the new EAF's AW-149 helicopter in that neat desert sand camo. Honestly, not sure if that camo really is appropriate for the duties of this aircraft. One thing to have the Ka-52 Nile Croc. attack helos painted in that color since they're based off of land bases. If these are going to be land-based helos also, then fine with that camo. But if they're going to be marine transport and SAR, that camo definitely doesn't work and will need to be a much more consistent marine color.

 

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New pic from Airliners of the new EAF's AW-149 helicopter in that neat desert sand camo. Honestly, not sure if that camo really is appropriate for the duties of this aircraft. One thing to have the Ka-52 Nile Croc. attack helos painted in that color since they're based off of land bases. If these are going to be land-based helos also, then fine with that camo. But if they're going to be marine transport and SAR, that camo definitely doesn't work and will need to be a much more consistent marine color.

All Egyptian Helicopters should have either tropical or light grey camouflage, to be hard to spot from above or below respectively.

 

[The SC]

New pic from Airliners of the new EAF's AW-149 helicopter in that neat desert sand camo. Honestly, not sure if that camo really is appropriate for the duties of this aircraft. One thing to have the Ka-52 Nile Croc. attack helos painted in that color since they're based off of land bases. If these are going to be land-based helos also, then fine with that camo. But if they're going to be marine transport and SAR, that camo definitely doesn't work and will need to be a much more consistent marine color.

We can safely conclude they are not for marine transport then.. but there are 32 of them.. maybe some will be dedicated to naval duties..and they will have a different camo..

 

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So... we have ‘Beijing V Great’ exhibiting in EDEX 2020. What do they make?

It’s similar to the kit that was locally produced and introduced in 2018...

 

[Philip the Arab]

So... we have ‘Beijing V Great’ exhibiting in EDEX 2020. What do they make?
View attachment 669272View attachment 669273 It’s similar to the kit that was locally produced and introduced in 2018...

Looks like something off wish.

 

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Looks like something off wish.

I agree... no idea why the MoD would make deals with them, are bulletproof armors that hard to make?

 

[ARCH٤R]

I agree... no idea why the MoD would make deals with them, are bulletproof armors that hard to make?

Mind that Egypt recently constructed a factory that is rumored to have received a contract for bulletproof vests/armors for KSA as reported by Russia Today:
https://arabic.rt.com/middle_east/1...ت-الواقية-وأنباء-عن-تنفيذ-صفقة-للجيش-السعودي/
@The SC any idea whether or not this is true?

 

[The SC]

Mind that Egypt recently constructed a factory that is rumored to have received a contract for bulletproof vests/armors for KSA as reported by Russia Today:
https://arabic.rt.com/middle_east/1...ت-الواقية-وأنباء-عن-تنفيذ-صفقة-للجيش-السعودي/
@The SC any idea whether or not this is true?

Why not..if there were orders for the ST MRAP family from KSA and the UAE too.. I bet we are going to see more of this.. Egypt has much more manpower and qualified at that..

 

[Gomig-21]

We can safely conclude they are not for marine transport then.. but there are 32 of them.. maybe some will be dedicated to naval duties..and they will have a different camo..

Probably so.

BTW, so it sounds like Greece has reached a deal with France and Dassault for the 18 Rafales which IIRC, was contingent on Egypt agreeing to reduce the number of Rafales it would get in the initial deal of 20 or 24 (don't remember the count exactly) to 10 instead so that France can not only be able to make the deal happen with Greece, but to also expedite it so they get them quickly as things are heating up in the eastern Mediterranean. Supposedly the 18 will replace the first and older batch of Mirage 2000, not the Mirage 2000-5 in the Hellenic AF. Those are fine and will stay put and active but they have an original and older batch -- similar to the EAF's Mirage 2000s -- that these Rafales will be replacing.

Have you or anyone else heard that they did in fact make a deal with Egypt to facilitate the Greek order like it was originally published?

 

[ARCH٤R]

Probably so.

BTW, so it sounds like Greece has reached a deal with France and Dassault for the 18 Rafales which IIRC, was contingent on Egypt agreeing to reduce the number of Rafales it would get in the initial deal of 20 or 24 (don't remember the count exactly) to 10 instead so that France can not only be able to make the deal happen with Greece, but to also expedite it so they get them quickly as things are heating up in the eastern Mediterranean. Supposedly the 18 will replace the first and older batch of Mirage 2000, not the Mirage 2000-5 in the Hellenic AF. Those are fine and will stay put and active but they have an original and older batch -- similar to the EAF's Mirage 2000s -- that these Rafales will be replacing.

Have you or anyone else heard that they did in fact make a deal with Egypt to facilitate the Greek order like it was originally published?

I heard that a deal for 20+ is or was to be finalized, that means we’ll get Rafales later after the intial expected for Greece to have 10 newly built Rafales. Like I said earlier, it’s a good opportunity to negotiate for partial manufacture in Egypt since we’ll have our Rafales after the initial date. I need to keep stressing on that.
@The SC a little is known about the bulletproof vests KSA will be having, please keep me posted concerning this.

 

[The SC]

Probably so.

BTW, so it sounds like Greece has reached a deal with France and Dassault for the 18 Rafales which IIRC, was contingent on Egypt agreeing to reduce the number of Rafales it would get in the initial deal of 20 or 24 (don't remember the count exactly) to 10 instead so that France can not only be able to make the deal happen with Greece, but to also expedite it so they get them quickly as things are heating up in the eastern Mediterranean. Supposedly the 18 will replace the first and older batch of Mirage 2000, not the Mirage 2000-5 in the Hellenic AF. Those are fine and will stay put and active but they have an original and older batch -- similar to the EAF's Mirage 2000s -- that these Rafales will be replacing.

Have you or anyone else heard that they did in fact make a deal with Egypt to facilitate the Greek order like it was originally published?

No..and I do not believe that Egypt will give up on its _at least_ new 12 Rafales..
BTW.. when did Egypt bought 10 aircrafts.. so this is fake when you see 10 here and 10 there.. not a professional report.. Greece is getting 18 Rafales and four Frigates from France..most likely all for free with a promise for French Total to have some rights and percentage in the Greek found Gaz fields.. Egypt is just a lur.. Remember that France financed all or most of the Greek debts that it owed the EU..

 

[The SC]

I heard that a deal for 20+ is or was to be finalized, that means we’ll get Rafales later after the intial expected for Greece to have 10 newly built Rafales. Like I said earlier, it’s a good opportunity to negotiate for partial manufacture in Egypt since we’ll have our Rafales after the initial date. I need to keep stressing on that.
@The SC a little is known about the bulletproof vests KSA will be having, please keep me posted concerning this.

Well.. let's start with this Egyptian private company: Take a look at their products

http://www.engardeegypt.com/en/

Here is much more to it..

https://www.deekongroup.com/showlist/Military_Bulletproof_Shield_in_Egypt.html

Saudi Arabia has a few private companies specialized in this..

And this is a tender by Saudi Arabia in 2019..

GENERAL DIRECTORATE OF CIVIL DEFENSE has floated a tender for Helmet Bulletproof Vest.The project location is Saudi Arabia and the tender is closing on 17 Oct 2019. The tender notice number is 14/2/1441, while the TOT Ref Number is 37109468. Bidders can have further information about the tender and can request the complete tender document by registering on the site.

https://www.tendersontime.com/tenders-details/helmet-bulletproof-vest-2363edc/

Most likely Egypt won this tender..as acording to RT news:

Egypt establishes a factory for combat helmets, flak jackets, and news of the implementation of a deal for the Saudi
army

The Egyptian government confirmed that, "during the celebrations of next October, 4 new factories will be opened, which are the wooden and metal furniture factory, the combat helmet factory and the protective jacket factory, and some other factories for clothing and furnishings are being established and will be opened in April 2021."

A group of activists and bloggers interested in military affairs confirmed that the factory of combat helmets and protective vests is about to manufacture a large order for the Saudi army.

Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi has said that large projects, industrial complexes and new civilian facilities are being opened, as they have been prepared and equipped and are in the final tests.

https://arabic.rt.com/middle_east/1139270-مصر-تنشئ-مصنعا-للخوذ-القتالية-والسترات-الواقية-وأنباء-عن-تنفيذ-صفقة-للجيش-السعودي/

 

[Gomig-21]

No..and I do not believe that Egypt will give up on its _at least_ new 12 Rafales..
BTW.. when did Egypt bought 10 aircrafts.. so this is fake when you see 10 here and 10 there.. not a professional report.. Greece is getting 18 Rafales and four Frigates from France..most likely all for free with a promise for French Total to have some rights and percentage in the Greek found Gaz fields.. Egypt is just a lur.. Remember that France financed all or most of the Greek debts that it owed the EU..

I think it was LaTribune that basically said in order for France to meet the Greek deal -- and since that was an urgent one -- and for Dassault to be able to meet ALL orders (including the 20+ for Egypt) was to see if Egypt was willing to split up its order of those 20+ (which included that ever so messy option for 12 from the original order lol) and split it in 2 which would be 10 within the next year or two or during the Greek order etc., and then the remaining 10+ after the Greek order is fulfilled only so that Dassault can make it happen. Other wise they wouldn't be able to fulfill all the orders. I think that was the intention and not just cutting the order in half to only 10 aircraft or whatever. And as a result of the Greek approval, I was wondering if in fact Dassault had made that agreement with the EAF/Egypt? I guess we'll have to see since there is nothing confirming it or denying it.

Anyway, EN Gowind from a neat angle. Helo pad is ready and waiting!

 

[Gomig-21]

I’d give the border guards Sig516 and have ARX-160 as a standard rifle. I heard we were to locally produce them? If so then let’s hope it’s soon or we’ll have them when they get old lol.

Well, it seems like many of the Sa'aqa really like their ARX-160 and especially when they add their goodies to them like the holographic sights, suppressors and flashlights/red dots? Guy in the middle bottom looks like a rookie who just got his issue rifle and still hasn't souped it up!

I guess the same with these guys, and give the beast the biggest gun in the M60 lol! Perfect, reminds me of Blain (Jesse Ventura) in Predator with the minigun lol.

Then you have another group of Sa'aqa issued the SIG-552s and it seems these guys are part of a group that gets escorted into battle by helo (mostly Chinooks) under cover by Apaches?

Another Sa'aqa with an M4.

Paratrooper? Also with souped up SIG-552.