Learn the development of the Egyptian air defense weapon, which is the most powerful weapon in the Egyptian army, and how the shield of the sky and the fortress of the new Republic became a advanced global classification that places it among the most powerful air defense systems in the world.
Arab Defense website – August 29, 2025: The Egyptian army recently witnessed a huge development that made its position among the strong countries, not only at the level of the region, but also at the global level.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El -Sisi said: “You know that Egypt is a country that never seeks to attack others or interfere in their affairs, as it is an eager country to preserve its borders, land, national security and interests. However, it was necessary for the Egyptian army to be at the level of military development, equipped with equipment that enables it to face any threat, especially in light of the great progress witnessed by the various armament systems.”
He added: “It can be said that this is achieved.”
Today we will talk about the capabilities of the Egyptian Air Defense, which constitutes the true shield to protect Egypt’s sky from any threat, whatever its source. The region is burning, and the Israeli air force is watching the atmosphere around the clock over Gaza, with a permanent focus on Rafah, Sinai and Egyptian aid caravans, in addition to the presence of the strongest American aircraft carriers east of the Mediterranean in front of the coast of Gaza. Also, the Houthi groups in Yemen launch rocket attacks and drones on the border, targeting various regions, which makes Sinai surrounded by threats from each direction.
Were it not for the great development that the army witnessed at this difficult time, the situation today would not have been in this level of preparation. When looking at the Egyptian air defense systems, we find that it is the only army that combines Russian, American and European systems in one place, which makes the ability of any enemy to decipher the blades of these systems or penetrate them is almost impossible.
More importantly, Egypt is currently making local air defense systems such as “Amun – the Guardian of Heaven”, “the Nile”, “Sinai”, and others. The Egyptian army has one of the largest air defense systems globally with approximately 1,100 missile battery, and is one of the most diverse in the world.
Among the most prominent Egyptian air defense systems:
- The Russian S-300 PVM (AN500) highly efficient anti-ballistic fighters and missiles.
- The Russian Book M1 and Book M2 systems.
- German “IRIST” system.
- The Russian “Cadres” system (2LE112) is self -propelled.
- The Russian self -propelled “Pzora” system.
- The Egyptian system “Amoun – the guardian of the sky” missile and artillery.
- The Russian self -propelled “Tor M” system.
- The American “Avenger” self -motion system.
- The French self -propelled “Cortal” system.
- The American “Shubral” system and the Russian “Shalk” system.
These are just examples of Egyptian air defense. It is known that the Egyptian army possesses secret modern weapons in all its branches, and global military reports classify Egypt among the most secure countries around the world, thanks to the force of its air defense weapon.
In the official celebration of the Egyptian Air Defense Forces, one of the most prominent modern references appeared in the video that Egypt has a long-range S-300VM air defense system, through the emergence of its control room, in a rare confirmation of the entry of this advanced system in the active service. This reference reveals Egypt’s possession of one of the most important air defense systems in the world, which is characterized by a radar range of up to 500 km and the extent of a clash of 350 km.
According to the reports of the Russian media, Cairo had contracted three batteries of this system, in addition to the driving and control vehicle, as part of a secret military deal that did not reveal its full details. It was also indicated that there were negotiations to increase the number of batteries in later stages, without announcing time schedules or accurate numbers. The surrender and training operations began to operate the system since late 2014, to be completed by the end of 2016, which means that it is in service for years, despite the scarcity of its media appearance or the official reference to it.
This system is also known as “ANTEY-2500”, and it is one of the most effective and multiple tasks. It is designed to secure continuous protection for armored units and mechanical pedestrians at the level of teams and field armies, especially in harsh desert environments, with their ability to protect strategic targets within the depth of the state such as leadership centers and military airports.
The system can deal with various weather threats, starting with high maneuvering fighters, through launchers and early warning aircraft, to the mobile and ballistic missiles of various cities. And you can drop the planes at a distance of more than 250 km and at an altitude of up to 30 km, and to intercept ballistic missiles over a period of 40 km and a height of 25 km. Its accompanying radars allows coverage exceeding 300 km, with the ability to detect the ghost targets with a low radar section of up to 0.02 m². It can also be linked to more specialized radars to enhance the ability to face ghost planes.
The system shows a special ability to address the divorced medium-range ballistic missiles of up to 2500 km, which explains its name as “ANTEY-2500”. It can also intercept short and tactical ballistic missiles and mobile missiles with high efficiency. One of its most prominent characteristics is the ability to spread or withdraw within 5 to 6 minutes, which gives it great flexibility in the application of “hiding, launching, and rapid withdrawal”.
Martial and technical characteristics
The S-300VM system can deal with 24 air targets or 16 ballistic missiles at one time, with a maximum radar range of 500 km and a Nigerian clash between 250 and 300 km. It is a qualitative addition to the Egyptian Air Defense system, as it gives it a strategic capacity in facing complex air threats, including ghost planes and missile attacks.
The system was mainly designed as an anti-ballistic missile shield (ABM), and NATO called SA-12 Gladiator/Giant. In its first version, the extent of the “Gladiator” missile was 75 km, while the “GIANT” missile reached 100 km horizontally and 32 km vertically. With the S-300VM or “ANTEY-2500” version, extensive improvements have been added that made it able to face medium-range missiles up to 2,500 km, short, tactical and halaly missiles, as well as combat aircraft and air strategic targets.
The system has a high ability to work in saturated environments with electronic warfare and thick jamming, with the possibility of monitoring and tracking ghosts with very low fingerprints. The S-300VM traveled version also outperforms the S-300 PMU2, in terms of kinetic power, as it is designed to accompany the ground forces in operations theaters, as well as its best performance against ballistic missiles and royalty. Nevertheless, the round version has a preference in the operational cost.
Egypt is the second country after Venezuela to contract this system, after Russia has stopped producing the rest of the S-300 copies and was satisfied with the S-300VM known locally as the S-300V4 developed version and is used alongside the S-400 inside the Russian army.
According to reports, one battery consists of several basic elements, most notably the 9S457ME driving and control vehicle, 9A83ME launchers equipped with 9m83ME missiles, 9A84ME 9M82ME or 9M82MDE missiles, in addition to advanced radar systems such as 9S32ME multi -channel radar 400 km, 3D 9S15ME radar with a range of 400 km, and 9s19ME radar that specializes in ballistic missile monitoring and royalties with a range of 500 km.
The S-300VM system includes several main missiles, most notably the 9m82me missile known as the name GiantAnd intended to intercept medium -range ballistic missiles launched from distances of up to 2500 km, in addition to strategic aircraft such as Awayx and reconnaissance aircraft, and its engagement with the aircraft is 250 km, while it reaches 30 km against ballistic missiles. There is also the 9m82MDE missile, which is a long -range developed version GiantIt is characterized by a wide range of 350 km. The third missile is 9m83me known as the name GladiatorAnd dedicated to dealing with combat aircraft, mobile missiles and short -range ballistic missiles, and its range against aircraft is between 120 and 130 km, while its range against ballistic missiles reaches 40 km.
The system can track 65 tracks at the same time, set 24 goals for simultaneous clash, with the possibility of actual dealing with 6 targets using 12 missiles. The reaction time is only 7.5 seconds, and a new missile can be launched every 1.5 seconds from one vehicle.
Thanks to its high maneuvering, the speed of spread and withdrawal, in addition to its long-range missiles and advanced radars, the S-300VM is a strategic addition to the Egyptian Air Defense Network, ensuring the strengthening of its defensive depth in the face of ghost planes and ballistic missile attacks and the malad.
The army also has a huge and complex bladder missile system, which makes it superior to world powers according to the classification of the “Global Fire Power” website, which placed Egypt in the fifth place globally in the field of air defense, ahead of the United States of America that came in sixth.
The Egyptian army has an automated command center, the most recent in the world, responsible for protecting and securing every inch of any cyber attacks and managing military operations at the highest level.
Since its inception, the Egyptian armed forces are among the most important armies, and formed the main pillar of national security over the past and current century, after they fought many wars.
Over time, the world witnessed a great leap in armament technology, and with the growing international challenges, Egypt has started a comprehensive update of all fields to develop real capabilities to face current and future threats. As a result, the protection of vital and national goals requires a force capable of protecting the sky of the republic and its capabilities, based on the principle that whoever has power can impose the will of peace, and who does not have a national army and a modern weapon that does not have its security.
The Air Defense Forces have had a comprehensive development:
- Developing the elements of reconnaissance and early warning to form an integrated system capable of detecting modern air hostilities that use hidden techniques.
- Developing air control points with the latest global visual systems.
- Development of missile systems by joining modern and accurate systems in discovery and injury, with comprehensive coverage on different cities.
- The development of the shoulder -portable missile systems to be more effective.
- Developing anti -sewn and self -movement artillery systems by advanced means.
- Development of 100% local leadership center and securing it against cyber attacks.
- Developing technical support for armament systems to maintain technical authority and combat efficiency of equipment.
- Developing the educational process for air defense fighters and preparing them psychologically and physically, including the scientific curricula and infrastructure of the laboratories and graduate studies.
This was evident through mobilization and tactics projects, prompting many countries to join joint training with the Egyptian Air Defense Forces. Today, the Air Defense Forces have become an integrated strategic system, multi -cities, altitudes and frequencies, and are able to discover all targets, including ballistic missiles, drones, hidden targets, and achieving complete protection for the country’s sky.
The development also included the establishment of modern camps, and an integrated Olympic village to serve the civil sports sector, and to commemorate the martyrs by placing wreaths on the memorial of the martyrs of air defense. The development efforts have resulted in the declaration of the fourth force in protecting the sky of Egypt.
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