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Egypt Unveils 'Octagon,' World's Largest Defense Headquarters in New Capital

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First reported by Kan News · 23 hours ago

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Egypt has inaugurated the "Octagon," the world's largest defense headquarters, in its new administrative capital east of Cairo, consolidating its military command under one advanced facility. The complex is nearly eight times larger than the US Pentagon and features an eight-sided design symbolizing the branches of Egypt's armed forces.

01Egypt opens the 'Octagon,' the world's largest defense ministry headquarters.
02The complex is located in Egypt's new administrative capital east of Cairo.
03It is nearly eight times larger than the US Pentagon and features eight octagonal buildings.
04The design symbolizes the branches of Egypt's armed forces with an eight-sided layout.
05President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi attended the inauguration with senior military officials.
06The facility centralizes Egypt's defense, communication, and strategic command systems using advanced technology.

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