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Egypt Unveils Massive New Military Command Center in New Administrative Capital

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First reported by Kan News · 1 day ago

What happened

Egypt has opened the Octagon, a massive new military command center in its new administrative capital near Cairo, consolidating all strategic military operations. President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi inaugurated the facility, which is larger than the Pentagon and equipped with advanced technology to improve decision-making and defense capabilities. The complex symbolizes Egypt’s role as a regional power and aims to enhance coordination across military and government agencies.

  • 01Egypt inaugurated the Octagon, a new massive military command center near Cairo.
  • 02The complex spans 92 square kilometers with eight interconnected buildings symbolizing military branches.
  • 03It centralizes strategic command, crisis management, and secure communications for the armed forces.
  • 04The Octagon is larger and technologically advanced compared to the U.S. Pentagon.
  • 05President el-Sisi highlighted the facility as a symbol of Egypt’s regional power and stability.
  • 06The project is part of relocating government functions to Egypt’s new administrative capital.

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Full coverage · 5 outlets

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N12Center · Hebrew1 hour ago
Egypt Unveils Massive New Military Command Center in New Administrative Capital
MakoCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago
Egypt Unveils Massive New Military Command City Near Cairo
Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew2 hours ago
Egypt Unveils 'Octagon,' World's Largest Defense Headquarters in New Capital
Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew3 hours ago
Egypt Unveils 'Octagon,' World's Largest Defense Headquarters
Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew1 day ago
Egypt Unveils 'Octagon,' World's Largest Defense Headquarters Near Cairo

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