Salah Soliman Gomblat, Minister of State for Military Production, conducted an unannounced inspection visit to the Armoured Vehicles Production and Repair Factory (Military Factory 200) to follow up on manufacturing operations and review the latest progress in producing the 155 mm/52 calibre K9A1EGY howitzer system, considered among the most advanced and effective artillery systems globally. The minister began his tour by inspecting the production line of the howitzer system before visiting the factory’s testing track. He also examined the final preparations for delivering the first batch of the K9A1EGY system to formations of the Armed Forces. Gomblat issued several directives, including the establishment of a rewards system for employees and the organisation of internal competitions for the children of Military Production workers to encourage excellence and innovation. Following the visit, the Minister of State for Military Production headed to Abu Zaabal Engineering Industries Company (Military Factory 100), where he inspected workshops responsible for manufacturing components of the K9A1EGY artillery system.

Source: Daily News Egypt March 15, 2026 18:52 UTC