Minister of Defence and Military Production and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces General Abdel Maguid Saqr said the International Defense Industries Exhibition “EDEX” has become a leading global platform for countries and major companies to display latest armament systems and defense technologies.
Speaking at the opening of the “EDEX 2025” on Monday, Saqr added the current edition of the exhibition takes place amid rapid regional and global changes and overlapping conflicts, making constant readiness to confront risks and emerging threats a national duty.
The minister of defense stated that President Abdel Fattah El Sisi’s repeated warnings that the region could slide into a full-scale war have proved the insightful vision and wisdom of the Egyptian leadership.
He emphasized that Egypt has long urged the international community to reject the arrogance of force and pursue a just, comprehensive peace, a stance reflected in the Sharm El-Sheikh Summit for Peace, where Egypt brought together peace-supporting nations to press for an end to the war in the Gaza Strip.
The defense minister noted that Egypt’s military capabilities are an investment in lasting peace, asserting that strong nations earn respect for their sovereignty and have their borders protected.
He also said the Egyptian Armed Forces have always been, and will remain, a responsible power that safeguards rather than threatens, contributing to regional stability while strengthening the country’s capabilities.
Highlighting Egypt’s broader national achievements, Saqr pointed to the inauguration of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), describing it as a milestone reflecting the country’s civilizational depth and connecting its historic past with a promising future.
Through EDEX 2025, he said, Egypt demonstrates its modern strength, keeps pace with global advances in defense, enhances military readiness, and supports national security
Saqr expressed gratitude to President Sisi for his ongoing support and constant keenness to foster the Armed Forces’ capabilities to enable them to complete the modernization process, enhance their combat readiness, and expand their cooperation with sisterly and friendly countries to safeguard regional and international peace and security
The defense minister welcomed all participating delegations and companies, expressing hope that the exhibition would serve as a platform for exchanging expertise, ideas, and forward-looking visions in the defense industry.
EDEX 2025 features 25 national pavilions displaying advanced systems across land, naval, aerospace, and security sectors, including armored vehicles, UAVs, air-defense platforms, naval technologies, electronic warfare systems, and command-and-control capabilities.
Held from 1 to 4 Dec. and organized by the Egyptian Armament Authority, the exhibition brings together more than 450 global defense and security companies, along with official delegations from over 100 countries.
This year’s edition covers 45,000 square meters of exhibition space and is expected to attract over 40,000 visitors, making it the largest EDEX since its launch in 2018.
