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Ministry of Defense (Egypt)

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Ministry of Defense
وزارة الدفاع
Agency overview
Formed1879
JurisdictionGovernment of Egypt
HeadquartersThe Octagon, New Administrative Capital
Minister responsible
Websitehttp://www.mod.gov.eg

The Egyptian Ministry of Defense is the ministry responsible for the Egyptian Armed Forces organization and manages its affairs and maintains its facilities. It also handles the affairs of colleges and military recruitment, mobilization and management of veterans and military factories in Egypt through the Armed Forces Management and Administration Agency. It was established in 1879 in the Khedivate of Egypt and was then called the Ministry of War, until it was renamed to the Ministry of Defense on 14 May 1971. Egypt's Ministry of Defense is based in Cairo and the headquarters is called The Octagon, located in the New Administrative Capital.[1]

List of ministers

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The following is a list of ministers of Defence of Egypt since the Egyptian Revolution of 1952. The position was known until 14 May 1971 as the Minister of War. The Minister direct the Egyptian Armed Forces. Article 201 of the Constitution of Egypt states that the Minister is the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, and shall be appointed from among its officers.[2]

No. Portrait Minister Title Took office Left office Time in office Defence branch Ref.
1
Mohamed Naguib
Naguib, MohamedMajor General
Mohamed Naguib
(1901–1984)
Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief (1952)
Minister of War and the Navy,
Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief (1952–1953)
24 July 195218 July 1953359 days Egyptian Army[3]
2
Abdel Latif Boghdadi
Boghdadi, Abdel LatifWing Commander
Abdel Latif Boghdadi
(1917–1999)
Minister of War8 July 19537 April 1954273 days Egyptian Air Force[3]
3
Abdel Hakim Amer
Amer, Abdel HakimMajor General
Abdel Hakim Amer
(1919–1967)
Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief7 April 195431 August 1954146 days Egyptian Army[3]
4
Hussein el-Shafei
el-Shafei, HusseinLieutenant Colonel
Hussein el-Shafei
(1918–2005)
Minister of War17 April 195431 August 195445 days Egyptian Army[3]
(3)
Abdel Hakim Amer
Amer, Abdel HakimField Marshal
Abdel Hakim Amer
(1919–1967)
Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief (1954–1956)
Vice President of the Republic, Minister of War,
Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief (1956–1962)
31 August 195429 September 19628 years, 29 days Egyptian Army[3]
5
Abdel Wahab el-Beshry
el-Beshry, Abdel WahabAbdel Wahab el-BeshryMinister of War29 September 196210 September 19663 years, 346 days Egyptian Army[3]
6
Shams Badran
Badran, ShamsShams Badran
(1929–2020)
Minister of War10 September 196610 June 1967273 days Egyptian Army[3]
Abdel Wahab el-Beshry
el-Beshry, Abdel WahabAbdel Wahab el-Beshry
Acting
Minister of War19 June 196722 July 196733 days Egyptian Army[3]
7
Amin Howeidi
Howeidi, AminAmin Howeidi
(1921–2009)
Minister of War22 July 196724 February 1968217 days Egyptian Army[3]
8
Mohamed Fawzi
Fawzi, MohamedGeneral
Mohamed Fawzi
(1915–2000)
Minister of War,
Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief
24 February 196814 May 19713 years, 79 days Egyptian Army[3]
9
Mohammed Ahmed Sadek
Sadek, Mohammed AhmedGeneral
Mohammed Ahmed Sadek
(1917–1991)
Minister of War,
Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief
14 May 197126 October 19721 year, 165 days Egyptian Army[3]
10
Ahmad Ismail Ali
Ali, Ahmad IsmailGeneral
Ahmad Ismail Ali
(1917–1974)
Minister of War26 October 197228 December 1974 †2 years, 63 days Egyptian Army[3]
11
Mohamed Abdel Ghani el-Gamasy
el-Gamasy, Mohamed Abdel GhaniGeneral
Mohamed Abdel Ghani el-Gamasy
(1921–2003)
Minister of War,
Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief
28 December 19744 October 19783 years, 280 days Egyptian Army[3]
12
Kamal Hassan Ali
Ali, Kamal HassanGeneral
Kamal Hassan Ali
(1921–1993)
Minister of Defense and Military Production,
Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief
4 October 197813 May 19801 year, 222 days Egyptian Army[3]
13
Ahmed Badawi
Badawi, AhmedLieutenant General
Ahmed Badawi
(1927–1981)
Minister of Defense and Military Production,
Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief
14 May 19803 March 1981 †293 days Egyptian Army[3]
14
Abd Al-Halim Abu-Ghazala
Ghazala, Abd Al-Halim AbuField Marshal
Abd Al-Halim Abu-Ghazala
(1930–2008)
Minister of Defense and Military Production,
Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief
4 March 198115 April 19898 years, 42 days Egyptian Army[3][4][5]
15
Youssef Sabri Abu Taleb
Abu Taleb, Youssef SabriLieutenant General
Youssef Sabri Abu Taleb
(1929–2008)
Minister of Defense and Military Production,
Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief
15 April 198920 May 19912 years, 35 days Egyptian Army[3]
16
Muhammad Hussein Tantawy
Tantawy, Muhammad HusseinField Marshal
Muhammad Hussein Tantawy
(1935–2021)
Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief,
Minister of Defense and Military Production
20 May 199112 August 201221 years, 84 days Egyptian Army[3][6]
17
Abdel Fattah el-Sisi
el-Sisi, Abdel FattahField Marshal
Abdel Fattah el-Sisi
(born 1954)
Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief,
Minister of Defense and Military Production
12 August 201226 March 20141 year, 226 days Egyptian Army[3][7]
18
Sedki Sobhy
Sobhy, SedkiGeneral
Sedki Sobhy
(born 1955)
Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief,
Minister of Defense and Military Production
27 March 201414 June 20184 years, 79 days Egyptian Army[3][8]
19
Mohamed Ahmed Zaki
Zaki, Mohamed AhmedGeneral
Mohamed Ahmed Zaki
(born 1956)
Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief,
Minister of Defense and Military Production
14 June 20182 July 20246 years, 18 days Egyptian Army[9]
20
Abdel Mageed Saqr
Saqr, Abdul MajeedGeneral
Abdel Mageed Saqr
(born 1955)
Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief,
Minister of Defense and Military Production
3 July 2024Incumbent120 days* Egyptian Army[10]

* Incumbent's time in office last updated: 31 October 2024.

Timeline

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Abdel Mageed SaqrMohamed Ahmed ZakiSedki SobhyAbdel Fattah el-SisiMuhammad TantawiYoussef Sabri Abu TalebAbd Al-Halim Abu-GhazalaAhmed BadawiKamal Hassan AliMohamed Abdel Ghani el-GamasyAhmad Ismail AliMohammed Ahmed SadekMohamed FawziAmin HoweidiShams BadranAbdel Wahab el-BeshryHussein el-ShafeiAbdel Hakim AmerAbdel Latif BoghdadiMohamed Naguib

Agencies and departments

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Egypt's New Ministry Of Defense Complex (The Octagon)". The Drive. 10 September 2019.
  2. ^ Unofficial translation of the 2014 constitution
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t "Former Ministers of War and Defense". mod.gov.eg. Egyptian Ministry Of Defense. Retrieved 9 November 2019.
  4. ^ "Mubarak Ousts Defense Chief, Making Him Aide". New York Times. 16 April 1989. Retrieved 30 January 2013.
  5. ^ "Defense Chief in Egypt Is Moved Aside". Los Angeles Times. 16 April 1989. Retrieved 30 January 2013.
  6. ^ "Egypt leader Mursi orders army chief Tantawi to resign". BBC. 12 August 2012. Retrieved 27 March 2014.
  7. ^ "Egypt's El-Sisi bids military farewell, says he will run for presidency". Ahram Online. 26 March 2014. Retrieved 27 March 2014.
  8. ^ "Sedki Sobhi sworn in as Egypt's new military chief". BBC. 27 March 2014. Retrieved 27 March 2014.
  9. ^ "Egypt's Sisi reshuffles key government posts".
  10. ^ "President El-Sisi Promotes Major General Abdel-Meguid Sakr to the Rank of General". presidency.eg. 3 July 2024. Retrieved 6 August 2024.
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