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Egypt

Country in Northeast Africa and Southwest Asia

POPULATION
113M
ACTIVE PERSONNEL
440K
BUDGET
$5B
NUCLEAR WARHEADS
0
AIRCRAFT CARRIERS
2
MACSI
37
Egypt flag

Egypt

Arab Republic of Egypt
Multi-dimensional military power index · 0–100
Land Power
45
Air Power
42
Naval Power
42
Leadership
35
Strategic
22
Industry
28
C4ISR
28
Logistics
40
Economy
30
Geo-Strategic
62
MACSI(Military Archive Country Strength Index)
37
Egypt MACSI Rating
29/190
WORLD RANKING
Egypt · 10 axes scored
Land Power
45
Air Power
42
Naval Power
42
Leadership
35
Strategic
22
Industry
28
C4ISR
28
Logistics
40
Economy
30
Geo-Strategic
62
ⓘ The ten scoring axes are weighted per country by coastal, nuclear, industrial, and geostrategic tier, then judged from real-world knowledge rather than stored database attributes — see methodology.
01 / Overview
Egypt
Official Name
Arab Republic of Egypt
Government
Republic
Population
112.72M
Area
1,002,450 km²
GDP (Nominal)
$477.8B
Active Personnel
440.0K
Reserve Personnel
480.0K
Defense Budget
$5.1B · %4 GDP
Conscription
Universal
⚠ ONGOING CONFLICT
United Arab Emirates in the 2026 Iran war
2026 · to present
ACTIVE
CONFLICT ONGOING
02 / Military Strength · 76 metrics · 9 categories
37
TIER D MACSI · ABSOLUTE POWER · #29 WORLD
Land Power
45
Air Power
42
Naval Power
42
Leadership
35
Strategic
22
Industry
28
C4ISR
28
Logistics
40
Economy
30
Geo-Strategic
62
MACSIMilitary Archive Country Strength Index
#CountryOverallLandAirNavalLeadershipStrategicIndustryC4ISRLogisticsEconomy
#27Romania40453535453535383848
#28Kingdom of the Netherlands38254242452242453848
#29Egypt37454242352228284030
#30Saudi Arabia37324830283022303555
#31Algeria37555045301525253040
Comparison countries are selected automatically based on global rankings.
Personnel Structure
Total Population: 112.7M
Active440K
Reserve480K
Paramilitary397K
Mobilization capacity: %1.17 of total population
Economic Burden
$5.1B 4% of GDP
0% 5%+
Per Capita $45/yr
Per Soldier $11,591/yr
Above World Average (avg 2.3%)
Strategic Infrastructure
Military Airports 25
Total Airports 86
Major Ports 10
Coastline 2,450 km
Oil Production 660K bbl/day
All Military Metrics 76 metrics · 9 categories
01 Personnel 8
  • Active Personnel 440,000
  • Reserve Personnel 480,000
  • Paramilitary Personnel 397,000
  • Total Military Personnel 920,000
  • Available for Military Service 25,000,000
  • Reaching Military Age Annually 1,200,000
  • Conscription Status Universal
  • Conscription Duration (days) 12 day
02 Land Forces 12
03 Air Forces 12
  • Total Aircraft 1,100
  • Fighter Aircraft Count 350
  • Ground Attack Aircraft Count 120
  • Bomber Aircraft Count 0
  • Transport Aircraft Count 100
  • Tanker Aircraft Count 10
  • AWACS Count 5
  • Trainer Aircraft Count 150
  • Total Helicopters 300
  • Attack Helicopter Count 150
  • Transport Helicopter Count 100
  • UAV Count 200
04 Naval Forces 11
  • Total Ships 100
  • Aircraft Carrier Count 2
  • Amphibious Assault Ship Count 0
  • Cruiser Count 0
  • Destroyer Count 2
  • Frigate Count 7
  • Corvette Count 4
  • Total Submarines 8
  • SSN Count 0
  • SSBN Count 0
  • Patrol Boat Count 40
05 Strategic Forces 9
06 Budget & Economy 10
  • Defense Budget (USD) 5,100,000,000 USD
  • Defense Budget (% of GDP) 4 %
  • Defense Budget per Capita (USD) 45 USD
  • GDP (Nominal, USD) 477,800,000,000 USD
  • GDP (PPP, USD) 1,450,000,000,000 USD
  • Arms Exports (USD) 1,200,000,000 USD
  • Arms Imports (USD) 2,500,000,000 USD
  • Defense Industry Rank 15
  • Defense Industry Size (USD) 1,100,000,000 USD
  • Defense Sector Employment 150,000
07 Logistics & Infrastructure 6
  • Military Airport Count 25
  • Total Airport Count 86
  • Major Port Count 10
  • Oil Production (bbl/day) 660,000 bbl/day
  • Oil Reserves (bbl) 3,500,000,000 bbl
  • Coastline (km) 2,450 km
08 Demographics 5
  • Total Population 112,716,598
  • Military Age Population 30,000,000
  • Urban Population (%) 43 %
  • Literacy Rate (%) 71 %
  • Area (km²) 1,002,450 km²
09 Government & Alliances 3
03 / Inventory · 701 systems · 98 categories · 18,286 units
Force Composition
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Status & Age Distribution
Status
540
Active 540 Retired 161
Age Profile
51years
average
%7
<10 yrs
Aging Fleet
1932–2025
Inventory 701 systems · 35 categories · 18,286 units
ARMOURED VEHICLES
ARTILLERY & MISSILE SYSTEMS
AIR DEFENSE SYSTEMS
MINES & EXPLOSIVE DEVICES
FIREARMS
GRENADE LAUNCHERS & GRENADES
OPTICS & TARGETING
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
MILITARY VEHICLES
FIGHTER & ATTACK AIRCRAFT
BOMBER AIRCRAFT
TRANSPORT & CARGO AIRCRAFT
TANKER AIRCRAFT
HELICOPTERS
UAV / DRONES
SPECIAL MISSION AIRCRAFT
TRAINING AIRCRAFT
AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS
CARRIERS & AMPHIBIOUS
SURFACE COMBATANTS
SUBMARINES
AMPHIBIOUS WARFARE SHIPS
MINE WARFARE & PATROL
NAVAL WEAPON SYSTEMS
BALLISTIC MISSILES
ATGM
ANTI-SHIP MISSILES
AIR-TO-AIR MISSILES
AIR-TO-SURFACE MISSILES
CRUISE MISSILES
BALLISTIC (CONVENTIONAL)
GUIDED BOMBS
UNGUIDED AERIAL MUNITIONS
RADAR SYSTEMS
LAUNCH VEHICLES
RECENT ACQUISITIONS & MODERNIZATION NEED
LAST 5 ACQUISITIONS
SYSTEMS 20+ YEARS IN SERVICE
04 / Defense Sector · 6 companies · 17 systems produced · 97 deals
DEFENSE TRADE BALANCE annual estimate · from DB
Defense Industry Size
$1.1 Mr
annual output value
Sector Employment
150 K
total employees
↗ EXPORTS
$1.2 Mr
↘ IMPORTS
$2.5 Mr
⚖ NET BALANCE
$-1.3 Mr
NET IMPORTER
In exports 14
In imports 17
Export per Capita $10.6 per citizen
Import per Capita $22.2 per citizen
OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE & SECTOR STARS
OWNERSHIP DISTRIBUTION
Fully State3
SECTOR STARS
WIDEST PORTFOLIO
🎯 Arab Organization for Industrialization
6 distinct systems
SECTOR HERITAGE
OLDEST COMPANY
Egypt
1922 (104 years old)
NEWEST COMPANY
Arab Organization for Industrialization
1975 (51 years old)
Sector average age 71 years
PRODUCTION PROFILE
17
Total Systems
15
Ongoing
2
Ended
53
Avg. MASS Score
DOMAIN DISTRIBUTION · Still Producing 15 · No Longer Produced 2
Land 14
Air 1
Naval 1
🎖 Highest MASS score: D-3000 (77) Methodology →
ALL COMPANIES 6 companies · 6 active
Sort:
RECENT DEFENSE DEALS13 export · 47 import
DirectionYearCounterpartyProduct / ServiceQuantityAmountTypeStatus
↘2025People's Republic of ChinaShenyang J-35——new-buildordered
↗2023Burkina FasoFahd——new-buildDelivered
↘2022United StatesCH-47F23—SaleDelivered
↘2019→2020ItalyAgustaWestland AW14924—new-buildDelivered
↗—→2019BurundiFahd19—new-buildDelivered
↘2018→2020United StatesAeroVironment RQ-20 Puma——new-buildDelivered
↘2015→2020RussiaMikoyan MiG-29M46$2.0 Mrnew-buildDelivered
↘2014United StatesMIM-23 Hawk186—new-buildordered
↘2014→2017RussiaS-300VM4$1.0 Mrnew-buildDelivered
↘2014FranceFREMM multipurpose frigate1$470 Mnew-buildDelivered
↘2013Czech RepublicCZ 806 BREN 2——new-buildDelivered
↘2007RussiaBuk missile system——new-buildDelivered
↘2006FinlandTuima-class missile boat4—second-handDelivered
↘2004South KoreaK136 Kooryong36—new-buildDelivered
↘1999→2005People's Republic of ChinaHongdu JL-8 / K-8 Karakorum120—license-productionDelivered
↘1996United StatesM110144—aidDelivered
↗1990MaliFahd5—new-buildDelivered
↘1984People's Republic of ChinaType 024-class missile boat6—new-buildDelivered
↘1981ItalyCH-47C (Italian-built, ex-Iran order)15—SaleDelivered
↗1981→1982Democratic Republic of the CongoWalid6—new-buildDelivered
↗1981→1986SudanWalid104—new-buildDelivered
↗1980United StatesMisr assault rifle——importDelivered
↗1979→1980IraqWalid100—new-buildDelivered
↗1978AlgeriaWalid20—new-buildDelivered
↘1977→1981United KingdomRamadan-class missile boat6—new-buildDelivered
↗1974→1975YemenWalid20—new-buildDelivered
↘1970RussiaProject 254K-class minesweeper7—new-buildDelivered
↘1970RussiaProject 254 minesweeper7—new-buildDelivered
↘1966→1968Czech RepublicOT-62 TOPAS250—new-buildDelivered
↘1965→1971RussiaPetya-class frigate4—new-buildDelivered
↘1964RussiaBTR-50500—new-buildDelivered
↘1962→1967RussiaProject 183R7—new-buildDelivered
↘1960→1961RussiaZSU-57-2100—new-buildDelivered
↘—→1960RussiaASU-57——aidDelivered
↘1955Czech RepublicVz.53 Anti-Aircraft Gun——new-buildDelivered
↘1955United KingdomW and Z-class destroyer1—second-handDelivered
↘1952SwedenAutomatgevär m/42——exportconfirmed
↘1949BelgiumFN Model 194937,602—exportconfirmed
↘1949→1951United KingdomSea Fury12—new-buildDelivered
↘1949→1961SpainAstra Model 900548—new-buildDelivered
↘1940United KingdomVickers Wellesley3—new-buildDelivered
↘1865United KingdomVigilant-class gunboat1—second-handDelivered
↘—FranceGround Master 4004—
↘—RussiaSosna-R——new-buildordered
↘—United StatesOsprey-class coastal minehunter2—second-handDelivered
↘—United StatesRemington Model 187510,000—new-buildCancelled
↘—RussiaTupolev Tu-16——new-buildDelivered
↘—United StatesKaman H-2 Seasprite——second-handDelivered
↘—ItalyAgustaWestland AW1898—new-buildordered
↘—United KingdomArcher200—second-handDelivered
↘—RussiaObject 704120—new-buildDelivered
↘—RussiaObject 704100—new-buildDelivered
↘—ItalySavoia-Marchetti SM.954—new-buildDelivered
↘—South AfricaReva APC——new-buildDelivered
↘—RussiaBTR-50——ModernizationDelivered
↘—South AfricaMamba14—new-buildDelivered
↗—SudanFahd——new-buildDelivered
↗—OmanFahd——new-buildDelivered
↗—FranceFahd16—new-buildDelivered
↗—KuwaitFahd110—new-buildDelivered
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ALL-TIME ARMS TRADE97transactions · inflation-adjusted
↗ EXPORTS
—
23transactions
↘ IMPORTS
$4.7 Mr
74transactions
Σ TOTAL
$4.7 Mr
97transactions
CountryExport (→)Import (←)Total
Russia—$4.1 Mr$4.1 Mr
France—$639 M$639 M
Sum of all defense deals in our database, adjusted to 2025 prices (CPI). Exports (→) are what this country sold, imports (←) what it bought. Covers only transactions recorded in our archive; the real historical total is higher.
MOST POPULAR PRODUCTSused by 65 countries
  1. #1
    June 30
    Combat / Strike Drones
    48country
  2. #2
    Fahd
    Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC)
    12country
  3. #3
    Walid
    Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC)
    11country
  4. #4
    Hakim Rifle
    Semi-Automatic Rifles
    7country
  1. #5
    M/71 mine
    Anti-Tank Mines
    6country
  2. #6
    Misr assault rifle
    Assault Rifles
    3country
  3. #7
    Temsah 1
    Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC)
    2country
  4. #8
    Temsah 2
    Recon Vehicles
    2country
05 / History & Conflicts · 28 armed events
Fire Line Most active: Cold War
Pre-WWI / Industrial Age 1850–1913
8
World War I 1914–1918
—
Interwar Period 1919–1938
—
World War II 1939–1945
2
Early Cold War 1946–1962
19
Cold War 1963–1991
34
Post-Cold War 1992–2009
2
Modern Era 2010+
11
Alliance Network by past conflicts
Based on conflicts fought on the same or opposing side.
War Statistics Egypt · 76 conflicts
76Conflicts
2Wins
10Losses
3Draws
1Ongoing
17% win rate
73 primary actor 3 supporter 1881–2026
Human Cost · Egypt
40,286Military
0Civilian
0Displaced
Data as of 2026; figures may vary by source.

📜 Chronological Conflict List

60 conflicts · newest to oldest
Conflict Years Opponent Role Outcome
United Arab Emirates in the 2026 Iran war Interstate 2026–present Intervention Primary Ongoing
2025 Shabelle offensive Special Op. 2025–present Intervention Primary —
Amhara offensive Special Op. 2024–present ---- Oromo Liberation Army Primary —
Battle of Merowe Airport Civil War 2023 Rapid Support Forces Primary —
Western Libya campaign Civil War 2019–2020 Intervention Primary —
Battle of Derna Civil War 2018–present Intervention Primary —
Syrian Desert campaign Civil War 2017 {{nowrap| Free Syrian Army}} Supported by: Primary —
2016 Turkish coup d'état attempt Coup 2016–present Government of Turkey Primary —
Battle of Tripoli Airport Civil War 2014 Intervention Primary —
Operation Sinai Special Op. 2012–present Intervention Primary —
Sinai insurgency Insurgency 2011–present Intervention Primary —
United Nations Operation in Somalia II Special Op. 1993–1995 Intervention Primary —
Unified Task Force Special Op. 1992–1993 Somali National Alliance Al-Itihaad al-Islamiya Primary —
Liberation of Kuwait Campaign Interstate 1991 Intervention Primary Decisive Win
Second Battle of N'Djamena Interstate 1980 Intervention Primary —
Egyptian raid on Larnaca International Airport 1978–present Intervention Primary Decisive Loss
Libyan–Egyptian War Interstate 1977 Libya Primary Ceasefire
Ogaden War Interstate 1977–1978 Ethiopia Arms supplies Primary —
First Shaba War Interstate 1977–present Congolese National Liberation Front (FNLC) Primary —
Operation Badr Special Op. 1973 Intervention Primary Tactical Win
Operation Abirey-Halev Special Op. 1973 Intervention Primary Decisive Loss
Operation Tagar Special Op. 1973–present Israel Primary Tactical Loss
Battle of the Chinese Farm Interstate 1973 Intervention Primary Decisive Loss
Battle of Baltim Interstate 1973–present Intervention Primary —
Air Battle of El Mansoura Interstate 1973–present Israel Primary Decisive Win
Battle of Suez Interstate 1973 Intervention Primary Decisive Win
Battles of Fort Budapest Interstate 1973–present Israel Primary Decisive Loss
Battle of Marsa Talamat Interstate 1973–present Intervention Primary Decisive Loss
Battle of Fort Lahtzanit Interstate 1973–present Israel Primary Decisive Loss
Battle of Ismailia Interstate 1973 Intervention Primary Tactical Win
Battle of the Sinai Interstate 1973–present Israel Primary Decisive Loss
Egyptian 25th Brigade ambush Interstate 1973–present Israel Primary Decisive Loss
Ofira Air Battle Interstate 1973 Intervention Primary Decisive Loss
1973 raid on Egyptian missile bases Interstate 1973–present Israel Primary Tactical Loss
Romani ambush Interstate 1973–present Israel Primary Decisive Loss
1972 Sharjawi coup d'état attempt Coup 1972 United Arab Emirates Sharjah Supported by: United Kingdom Secondary Decisive Loss
Operation Rhodes Special Op. 1970–present Israel Primary Decisive Loss
Operation Rooster 53 Special Op. 1969–present Israel Primary Decisive Loss
Operation Bulmus 6 Special Op. 1969–present Intervention Primary Decisive Loss
Operation Boxer Special Op. 1969 Intervention Primary Tactical Loss
Operation Raviv Special Op. 1969–present Israel Primary Decisive Loss
Operation Shock Special Op. 1968–present Intervention Primary Decisive Loss
Battle of Abu-Ageila Interstate 1967–present Intervention Primary Decisive Loss
Battle of Rumani Coast Proxy 1967–present Intervention Primary Decisive Loss
War of Attrition Interstate 1967–1970 Intervention Primary Ceasefire
Arif Abd ar-Razzaq second coup Coup 1966–present Intervention Primary —
Sand War Interstate 1963–1964 Support: Primary Draw
North Yemen civil war Civil War 1962–1970 {{plainlist| Kingdom of Yemen }} Primary Decisive Win
First Kurdish–Iraqi War Interstate 1961–1970 Intervention Primary —
Operation Telescope Special Op. 1956 France Primary Decisive Loss
Operation Tarnegol Special Op. 1956–present Intervention Primary Decisive Loss
Suez Crisis Interstate 1956 Intervention Primary Tactical Loss
Operation Musketeer Special Op. 1956–present United Kingdom France Israeli Army Primary Decisive Loss
Operation Black Arrow Special Op. 1955–present Intervention Primary Decisive Loss
Operation Egged Special Op. 1955–present Israel Primary Decisive Loss
Operation Elkayam Special Op. 1955–present Israel Primary Decisive Loss
Operation Volcano Special Op. 1955 Israel Primary Decisive Loss
Torit mutiny Civil War 1955 Rebel elements of the Equatoria Corps Primary —
1952 Clash of Ismailia Insurgency 1952–present Intervention Primary Decisive Loss
1952 Egyptian revolution Proxy 1952–present Kingdom of Egypt Primary Decisive Win
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06 / Geostrategy · comparative
A
VS
B
EgyptvsRomania
01Personnel
Active Personnel
▲ 440,000+%52071,000
Reserve Personnel
▲ 480,000+%80653,000
Paramilitary Personnel
▲ 397,000+%1000
Total Military Personnel
▲ 920,000+%642124,000
Available for Military Service
▲ 25,000,000+%1789,000,000
Reaching Military Age Annually
▲ 1,200,000+%500200,000
Conscription Duration (days)
12 day—
02Land Forces
Total Tanks
▲ 4,100+%396827
IFV Count
▲ 3,500+%678450
APC Count
▲ 5,000+%3171,200
Recon Vehicle Count
▲ 1,200+%700150
MRAP Count
▲ 1,500×15.0100
Towed Artillery Count
▲ 2,000+%1001,000
Self-Propelled Artillery Count
▲ 1,000+%400200
MLRS Count
▲ 500+%90050
Mortar Count
▲ 3,000+%500500
ATGM Launcher Count
▲ 2,000+%567300
SHORAD Count
▲ 500+%1000
MANPADS Count
▲ 3,000+%500500
03Air Forces
Total Aircraft
▲ 1,100×11.0100
Fighter Aircraft Count
▲ 350+%92934
Ground Attack Aircraft Count
▲ 120+%1000
Bomber Aircraft Count
0=0
Transport Aircraft Count
▲ 100+%56715
Tanker Aircraft Count
▲ 10+%2333
AWACS Count
▲ 5+%254
Trainer Aircraft Count
▲ 150+%65020
Total Helicopters
▲ 300+%23390
Attack Helicopter Count
▲ 150+%32935
Transport Helicopter Count
▲ 100+%8255
UAV Count
▲ 200×20.010
04Naval Forces
Total Ships
▲ 100+%42619
Aircraft Carrier Count
▲ 2+%1000
Amphibious Assault Ship Count
0=0
Cruiser Count
0=0
Destroyer Count
▲ 2+%1000
Frigate Count
▲ 7+%754
Corvette Count
▲ 4+%1000
Total Submarines
▲ 8+%1000
SSN Count
0=0
SSBN Count
0=0
Patrol Boat Count
▲ 40+%16715
05Strategic Forces
Nuclear Warhead Count
0=0
Deployed Warhead Count
0=0
ICBM Count
0=0
SLBM Count
0=0
IRBM Count
0=0
06Budget & Economy
Defense Budget (USD)
5,100,000,000 USD+%276,500,000,000 USD ▲
Defense Budget (% of GDP)
▲ 4 %+%1351.7 %
Defense Budget per Capita (USD)
45 USD+%658341 USD ▲
GDP (Nominal, USD)
▲ 477,800,000,000 USD+%26380,000,000,000 USD
GDP (PPP, USD)
▲ 1,450,000,000,000 USD+%123650,000,000,000 USD
Arms Exports (USD)
▲ 1,200,000,000 USD+%700150,000,000 USD
Arms Imports (USD)
▲ 2,500,000,000 USD+%391,800,000,000 USD
Defense Industry Rank
15+%20045 ▲
Defense Industry Size (USD)
1,100,000,000 USD+%822,000,000,000 USD ▲
Defense Sector Employment
▲ 150,000+%40030,000
07Logistics & Infrastructure
Military Airport Count
▲ 25+%15010
Total Airport Count
▲ 86+%9145
Major Port Count
▲ 10+%2333
Oil Production (bbl/day)
▲ 660,000 bbl/day+%560100,000 bbl/day
Oil Reserves (bbl)
▲ 3,500,000,000 bbl+%2501,000,000,000 bbl
Coastline (km)
▲ 2,450 km+%989225 km
08Demographics
Total Population
▲ 112,716,598+%49219,051,562
Military Age Population
▲ 30,000,000+%20010,000,000
Urban Population (%)
43 %+%3056 % ▲
Literacy Rate (%)
71 %+%3999 % ▲
Area (km²)
▲ 1,002,450 km²+%320238,397 km²
📚 Sources
  1. Publicly available open sources and databases.