'Big hopes for Africa': Defense firms scramble for drone market at Egypt arms expo
Egypt aims to be a hub for defense hardware manufacturing; Much of the kit on display at EDEX was tested in, or at least inspired by, the war in Ukraine.
A visitor holds an Egyptian weapon at the Egypt Defence Expo (EDEX), showcasing military systems and hardware, in Cairo, Egypt, December 7, 2023.(photo credit: REUTERS/MOHAMED ABD EL GHANY)ByREUTERSUpdated:
