Egypt advances sovereign SatCom-C2 capabilities with Thales partnership

4 September 2025

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Summary

The Egyptian Ministry of Military Production (MoMP) is in talks with Thales Group to jointly develop

a national satellite communications and command-and-control (SatCom-C2) network.

The note provides insights into the anticipated agreement, outlining the goals Egypt aims to achieve through the project, the key issues still under discussion, and the expected timeframe for reaching a preliminary deal.

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