Egypt Defense Market Size, Trends, Budget Allocation, Regulations, Acquisitions, Competitive Landscape and Forecast to 2029

Egypt Defense Market Report Overview

In 2024, Egypt’s defense budget is worth $5.2 billion, inclusive of US military aid. The country’s defense budget will grow at a CAGR of more than 3% during 2025-2029. Egypt’s increasing military expenditure is reflected in an ongoing modernization effort to counter terrorism in the Sinai Peninsula, strained relations with Ethiopia, political turmoil following the democratic revolution, and maritime security concerns over the Suez Canal.

Furthermore, the country’s strained relations with Ethiopia over the construction of the Great Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) are expected to fuel growth in the country’s military budget.

Egypt Defense Market Outlook, 2024-2029 ($ Billion)

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The Egypt defense market research report provides the market size forecast and the projected growth rate for the next five years. Furthermore, our analysts have carried out a comprehensive industry analysis to determine key market drivers, emerging technology trends, key sectors, and major challenges faced by market participants, in this report. The Egypt defense market study has also assessed key factors and government programs that are expected to influence the demand for military platforms over the forecast period.

Egypt Defense Market Drivers

The key factors driving the Egyptian defense market growth are the modernization of the Egyptian armed forces and the development of domestic industry.

Modernization of Egyptian armed forces: Egypt has planned and signed numerous military procurement contracts during the last few years because of the rising geopolitical threats in the region. Apart from the procurement of modern defense equipment, Egypt’s Ministry of Defense and Military Production is also working towards developing facilities for the manufacture of weapons and ammunition. 

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Egypt Military Doctrines and Defense Strategies

• During Egypt’s modern history, Israel has been the country’s most important adversary. Egypt engaged in four wars against Israel before it finally signed a US-sponsored peace treaty with Tel Aviv, which was considered the first step towards the transformation of Egypt’s military doctrine.
• The Egyptian government has purchased dozens of advanced fighter jets from Western countries, including 24 Rafale fighters, Mistral amphibious assault vessels, and C-295 support contracts.
• In early February 2024, the Egyptian authorities issued a new legislation that significantly expanded the military’s authority over civilian life, granting it sweeping powers to replace functions of civilian authorities and expand the jurisdiction of military courts. Notably, offenses related to vital public facilities are now prosecutable in military courts. These laws represent an escalation from previous legislation, indicating a deeper entrenchment of military control in civilian affairs.

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Egypt Defense Market Segmentation by Sectors

The key sectors in the Egypt defense market are military fixed wing aircraft, missiles and missile defense systems, military land vehicles, military rotorcraft, and military fixed wing aircraft among others. In 2024, the military fixed wing aircraft accounted for the highest share of the Egyptian defense market.

Egypt Defense Market Analysis by Sectors, 2024 (%)

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Egypt Defense Market - Competitive Landscape

A few of the leading defense companies operating in Egypt are:

• Dassault Aviation SA
• Diehl Defence GmbH & Co KG
• The Boeing Co

Dassault Aviation SA (Dassault Aviation), a subsidiary of Groupe Industriel Marcel Dassault SA, is a designer and manufacturer of combat aircraft and business jets. The company provides business jets under Falcon, military aircraft under Rafale and Mirage, and unmanned combat air vehicles (UCAV) under nEUROn brands. Dassault Aviation serves defense, civil, and space satellite agencies.

Egypt Defense Market Analysis by Companies

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Segments Covered in the Report

Egypt Defense Market Sectors Outlook (Value, $ Billion, 2020-2029)

• Military Fixed Wing Aircraft
• Missiles and Missile Defense Systems
• Military Land Vehicles
• Military Rotorcraft
• Military Fixed Wing Aircraft

Scope

The report provides:

• A detailed analysis of the Egypt 2024 defense budget broken down into market size and market share.
• An overview of key current and future acquisitions.
• An explanation of the procurement policy and process.
• An analysis of Egypt’s military doctrine and strategy to provide a comprehensive overview of Egypt’s military procurement regulation.
• An outline of political alliances and perceived security threats to Egypt and trends in spending and modernization.
• An analysis of the competitive landscape and strategic insights of Egypt’s defense industry.

Key Highlights

• Drivers of Defense expenditure include Modernization of Egyptian armed forces, development of domestic industry, ongoing military conflict and the presence of IS in Libya.

• Military fixed-wing aircraft, missiles and missile defense systems, and military land vehicles are the top three largest sectors within the Egypt defense market.

• Major ongoing procurement programs include procurement of Rafale-DM/EM, CH-47F Chinook and ST-100 MRAP.

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• Identify the major threats that are driving the Egypt defense market providing a clear picture of future opportunities that can be tapped, resulting in revenue expansion.
• Channel resources by focusing on the ongoing programs that are being undertaken by the Egypt government.
• Make correct business decisions based on an in-depth analysis of the competitive landscape consisting of detailed profiles of the top defense equipment providers in the country. The company profiles also include information about the key products, alliances, recent contracts awarded, and financial analysis, wherever available.