Rear Admiral Ashraf Ibrahim Atwa Megahed

Sitting astride on one of the most valuable geostrategic point, Egypt is a node between Europe, Asia and Africa. Her geographical position gives the benefit of control over one of the most important choke point: the Suez Canal and simultaneously provides a key role to the security of the northern approaches of Bab el Mandeb Strait. As a consequence, threats emerging from the maritime environment affect Egyptian interests and security directly. New vessels are being acquired and the ongoing procurements, except from upgrading naval capabilities aim to also reduce the over-reliance from one provider