Egyptian Armed Forces

The Egyptian Armed Forces maintain one of the Middle East's most advanced layered air defense networks, featuring long-range systems like Russian S-300VM and Chinese HQ-9B missiles, medium-range IRIS-T and Buk-M2, and short-range Tor-M2, Avenger, and Crotal NG, protecting key assets such as the Suez Canal, Sinai, and major cities. Established in 1968 as the third branch of the Armed Forces, the Egyptian Air Defense Forces integrate diverse Western and Eastern systems with advanced radars for comprehensive airspace protection against aircraft, drones, cruise missiles, and ballistic threats. As a government military body, they procure and modernize equipment from multiple international suppliers to enhance national defense capabilities.