Minister of State for Military Production Salah Soliman Gamblat emphasized on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, his ministry’s keenness on promoting cooperation with the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT) in the fields of artificial intelligence (AI) and training of technical cadres. The minister underscored willingness of the Military’s Production Ministry to foster cooperation and integration with state institutions to maximize the use of domestic expertise, exchange knowledge, invest in human capital, and transform research projects into practical industrial application. He added that the Ministry of Military Production operates within an integrated and unique system comprising 15 industrial companies and four specialized firms in other sectors, including information systems, construction and maintenance, in addition to a center of excellence for science and technology. The minister further voiced interest in establishing fruitful strategic partnership with the Arab Academy, describing it as a pioneering institution in education and scientific research. He expressed the academy’s aspiration to broaden cooperation with the Ministry of Military Production, in light of the ministry’s significant manufacturing, technological, technical, and human capabilities.

Source: Egypt Independent February 24, 2026 10:58 UTC