Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi has called for accelerating the localisation of defence industries and expanding domestic manufacturing, while strengthening partnerships with global firms to transfer advanced technologies, according to a presidential statement. He made the remarks during a meeting with Defence Minister Ashraf Salem Zaher and Minister of State for Military Production Salah Soliman.
President Al-Sisi reviewed progress on military production projects and plans to develop the country’s defence industries with the ministers, focusing on the manufacturing and technological capabilities of military production companies to meet the Egyptian Armed Forces’ requirements for various defence products.
He underscored the pivotal role of military production companies in advancing defence manufacturing and enhancing overall production capacity. The meeting also covered the Ministry of Military Production’s efforts to attract local and foreign investment, strengthen private sector partnerships, and deepen industrial localisation through artificial intelligence and advanced technologies.
Al-Sisi emphasised increasing local manufacturing rates and forging strategic partnerships with leading global companies to support technology transfer and domestic capability-building. Discussions included plans to upgrade digital infrastructure, expand AI applications, and enhance training programmes in cooperation with universities and research centres.
He stressed investing in human capital within the military production sector, upholding quality and industrial safety standards, and continuing to modernise affiliated factories and companies. According to the presidency, these efforts aim to reinforce the sector’s contribution to the national economy while ensuring the armed forces’ operational needs are met.