Minister of State for Military Production Salah Soliman Gamblat, said on Sunday, October 4, 2026, Egypt’s Ministry of Military Production enjoys continued and unlimited support from President Abdel Fattah El Sisi in a way that strengthens its national role as a key pillar of military manufacturing in Egypt and one of the State’s major industrial arms.
Gamblat said this support places an increased responsibility on employees to preserve the ministry’s capabilities and resources, while continuing to develop its manufacturing, technological and technical capabilities and make better use of them to serve the State’s objectives and the needs of the armed forces, as well as broader development efforts.
Speaking at a meeting with employees of the ministry and the National Authority for Military Production at the ministry’s headquarters in the New Capital, the minister said he intends to hold such meetings regularly to maintain direct communication with employees and exchange views on improving work and productivity.
The minister emphasized the importance of the human element, saying trained and aware employees are fundamental to improving performance and continuing development. Gomblat also stressed the need to increase public awareness and urged employees to confront rumors and misinformation, warning against accepting information without verification.
He described maintaining the State and its institutions as a collective responsibility and referred to the need to counter what he called “psychological warfare.” Gamblat ordered the creation of a sustainable institutional awareness program for ministry employees and affiliated entities.
The program will include regular awareness sessions led by specialists on subjects relevant to the challenges facing the country. He also called for stronger institutional cooperation and coordination with other state agencies, saying greater cooperation and information-sharing are needed to respond quickly and effectively to developments.
The meeting also discussed field monitoring of ongoing projects, particularly military-production companies’ participation in the presidential “Decent Life” (Haya Karima) initiative. Gamblat said monitoring should lead to concrete decisions and actions to remove obstacles and ensure that projects are completed on schedule.
He further emphasized advance planning and crisis preparedness, including anticipating potential crises, preparing contingency mechanisms, and reducing risks before they escalate. Regarding production continuity, the minister called for securing raw materials and production requirements, improving workforce readiness, preparing for supply-chain disruptions, and continuing efforts to deepen local manufacturing and localize modern technologies within military-production companies.