Minister of State for Military Production Salah Suleiman Gamblat reaffirmed on Thursday, October 22, 2026, the ministry’s commitment to implementing President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi’s directives to continue developing affiliated companies and units, maximize the use of available manufacturing capabilities, increase production, improve product quality and invest in human capital.
All efforts aim to localize modern technologies, deepen local manufacturing and strengthen national industrial capabilities, the minister said. Gamblat made the remarks during an inspection tour of Helwan Machinery and Equipment Company (Factory 999), where he reviewed production operations, checked shift work and assessed performance rates.
The minister began his tour at the metal machining workshop, reviewing production stages and available manufacturing capabilities, he added. Meanwhile, the Minister inspected the technical condition of the machinery and equipment, including a flame-cutting machine capable of cutting steel sheets up to 40 mm thick and a steel-sheet bending machine.
Gamblat reviewed the company’s performance indicators and development plans. The company is a major industrial facility affiliated with the Ministry of Military Production and manufactures several products for the Armed Forces, including various models of single-barrel rocket launchers and 110-mm mortars.
During the tour, the Minister checked the availability of production supplies and stressed the need to ensure a continuous supply of raw materials to prevent disruptions, maintain production rates and meet established targets. He also underscored the importance of maximizing available resources, improving operational efficiency and achieving the best possible returns from production lines.
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