EDEX

Name: EDEX
Start: Mon, 12/01/2025 - 12:00
End: Thu, 12/04/2025 - 12:00

Middle-East and Africa
Egypt

Date 01 – 04 Dec 2025
Event type In person
Location Egypt International Exhibition Centre, Cairo, Egypt

The Egypt Defence Expo (EDEX) is the leading defence exhibition in Cairo, showcasing the latest technologies and solutions in the defence and security industries.

This page highlights some of the technology and expertise that Thales provides the defence sector in Egypt across land, air, and naval domains.

Thales at EDEX 2025

From designing advanced defence systems, to developing collaborative combat and connecting and equipping soldiers on the digital battlefield, Thales systems deliver information superiority and give mastery of action whenever they face their decisive moments.

With our deep heritage in Egypt and our leadership in defence solutions, we are committed to supporting the nation’s growth and national sovereignty through local cooperation, sustainable industrial development and by fostering local talent. Through our strong local presence, including joint ventures and academic partnerships, Thales continues to be the go-to partner for Egypt in driving its sustainable growth.

At EDEX, Thales will be presenting its portfolio of defense solutions as well as its long-term partnerships and presence in the country.

Thales serves the defence sector in Egypt across land, air, and naval domains, delivering advanced technologies and equipment.

In the Naval domain, Thales supplies advanced warships and frigates, equipped with cutting-edge radar and communication systems. In the air domain, Thales provides electronic equipment for the Rafale, AlphaJet and Mirage 2000 jet fighters, ensuring national airspace sovereignty. On land, Thales offers advanced radar systems, air defence solutions, and radio communication equipment.

Thales offers a wide range of solutions, including satellites, ground segments, end-to-end-systems, dedicated to all space domains for both civil and defence applications. With two satellites in Orbit (Nilesat 301 & Tiba-1), Thales ensures their services by providing continuous technical support, advanced monitoring systems, and operational expertise to guarantee optimal performance and reliability.

Thales has created two joint ventures in Egypt with it's partners in the country, demonstrating its commitment to developing local partnerships and driving technological advancements in the country. The joint venture called Arab International Optronics (AIO), established by Thales and the National Service Products Organization (NSPO) since 1982, locally manufactures optical and optronic equipment in the sovereign. Thales & Benha Electronics S.A.E, a joint venture formed in 2024 in collaboration with Benha Electronics, assembles thousands of VHF radios for the Egyptian Armed Forces.

Thales is also committed to developing local talent in Egypt. In 2024, it launched the Thales Training Academy for Technology and Engineering in partnership with the Ministry of Defence and the French University in Egypt.