EDEX 2025 Day 2: Egypt Unveils Cutting-Edge Defense Systems and New Military Products.

Egypt used EDEX 2025 in Cairo to debut a broad slate of homegrown military technologies across land, air, sea, and unmanned systems. The showcase reflects a strategic push to build self-sufficiency in defense production and strengthen the country’s role as a regional manufacturer.

At the Egypt International Exhibition Center, EDEX 2025 offered one of the clearest signs yet that Cairo intends to position itself as a serious regional defense manufacturing force. Army Recognition reporters on the ground described a show floor filled with newly developed systems from Egyptian state-owned enterprises, reflecting a coordinated drive for indigenous capability across land, air, sea, and unmanned domains. From precision-guided artillery to next-generation drone platforms and robotic ground vehicles, the exhibition pointed to a noticeable rise in local design skill, systems integration, and production maturity.
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Egypt Unveils Next-Gen Military Products at EDEX 2025 in the field of Land - Air - Sea. (Picture source: Army Recognition Group)

Among the most advanced systems on display was the BR7 armored vehicle, upgraded with the STANG IV turret and configured as a multi-drone launch and control platform. This innovative combination enables the BR7 to serve not only as a protected mobility platform but also as a mobile launch hub for reconnaissance and loitering drones. The turret incorporates built-in drone bays, allowing rapid deployment of UAVs for surveillance or strike missions directly from the vehicle’s structure. With this design, Egypt introduces a combat vehicle concept that merges armor, autonomy, and aerial reach.

Also showcased was the Tiger TLC 79, a purpose-built drone launcher system mounted on a tactical wheeled chassis. Developed for high-tempo operations, the vehicle supports simultaneous deployment of multiple tactical UAVs. Its containerized launch modules, protected electronics, and onboard control systems make it a versatile platform for ISR and precision-strike applications, particularly in scenarios that require mobile, decentralized drone capabilities.

A significant step in Egypt's artillery modernization was evident in the full battery of locally produced K9 155mm self-propelled howitzers. Manufactured under a licensed agreement with South Korea’s Hanwha, the Egyptian variant retains the original system’s firepower and mobility while integrating locally tailored upgrades for desert operations and logistical compatibility. The system’s presence in operational configuration highlights its current deployment and confirms that Egypt now fields one of the most advanced artillery systems in North Africa.

In the category of light fire support, Egyptian engineers presented a Toyota pickup truck armed with a 122mm multiple launch rocket system. Despite its compact size, this configuration delivers rapid-response firepower suitable for irregular warfare, border security, and rapid strike operations. Integrated stabilization and targeting systems improve accuracy while preserving the high mobility required for hit-and-move tactics in desert terrain.

A new addition to Egypt’s protected mobility fleet came in the form of the Temsah 6, a 4x4 mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicle. The latest in the Temsah family, this variant features enhanced underbelly protection, modular armor kits, and crew survivability systems. Designed by Factory 200, the vehicle was exhibited in full combat configuration with a remote weapon station, and is intended for use in convoy security, urban patrol, and counter-IED missions.

On the frontier of unmanned ground systems, Egypt unveiled the AQRAB UGV, its first armed robotic ground platform. AQRAB is equipped with a remote weapon station and day-night sensor suite, offering a combination of surveillance and fire support functions. The tracked vehicle can be remotely operated or semi-autonomous, providing a safer alternative for missions in high-risk zones, including reconnaissance in contested areas or logistics in urban combat settings.

Beyond these flagship systems, EDEX 2025 showcased a broad spectrum of Egyptian-made defense and security technologies, from small arms and communication systems to advanced sensors, ammunition, and support vehicles. The scale and variety of equipment on display underscored a coordinated national effort to expand the domestic defense base, reduce reliance on foreign suppliers, and position Egypt as a regional hub for military production and innovation.

Written by Alain Servaes – Chief Editor, Army Recognition Group
Alain Servaes is a former infantry non-commissioned officer and the founder of Army Recognition. With over 20 years in defense journalism, he provides expert analysis on military equipment, NATO operations, and the global defense industry.