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Digital Pharaohs: Egypt’s AI sovereignty drive - opinion

By localizing AI training and autonomy, Egypt is reducing Western dependence and challenging Israel’s ability to predict its military evolution.

Military personnel stand guard on the day of Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly's visit to the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Rafah, Egypt, October 31, 2023.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi welcomes with Sudan’s Sovereign Council Chief and army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan at Cairo International Airport, in Cairo, Egypt, December 18, 2025.

Turkey delivers advanced drones to Egypt for Sudan operations

Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry speaks during a press conference after a meeting with his Greek counterpart in Athens on May 20, 2024.

Egypt boosts military presence in Somalia after Israel recognizes Somaliland - report

 A visitor holds an Egyptian weapon at the Egypt Defence Expo (EDEX), showcasing military systems and hardware, in Cairo, Egypt, December 7, 2023.

'Big hopes for Africa': Defense firms scramble for drone market at Egypt arms expo


Should Israel be worried? Inside Sisi’s five-point plan to boost Egypt’s armed forces - analysis

The military buildup has come as Sisi has been working to boost his nation’s influence in the Middle East. 

EGYPT’S PRESIDENT Abdel Fattah al-Sisi attends an Arab League summit, in Baghdad, in May. President Sisi, if you seek peace, if you seek to alleviate the suffering, open the gate from Gaza, the writer urges.

Bright Star 25 military exercise opens in Egypt with US, 40 nations participating

Held at the Mohamed Naguib Military Base, the Bright Star 25 exercise aims to enhance operational coordination and regional stability.

F-16C Fighting Falcons, arrive for exercise BRIGHT STAR 25, at Cairo West Air Base, Egypt.

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.

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

While Egypt has played a central role as a mediator between Israel and Hamas, Danon’s words highlighted a growing trust gap between the two nations.

 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.

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

The Egyptian ministry of transport explained later on Thursday that the ship docked in Alexandria to unload a shipment for Egypt's ministry of military production.

 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.

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

Military officials have estimated that most of the tunnels cross into Egyptian territory and were used to smuggle ammunition and materials for the production of weapons. 

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

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.