Egypt launches massive ‘Octagon’ military headquarters in landmark defense push

Egypt is reportedly featuring its new Strategic Command Headquarters dubbed the “Octagon” in a major move to demonstrate Cairo’s power.

This is one of several countries going through a crucial military build-up in recent years, with Egypt accompanied by Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and other states that are drawing specific attention in the third decade of this century.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi said at the inauguration of the new Strategic Command HQ: “ Egypt is committed to peace for those who want peace.”

Egypt is a partner of the US, and Sisi has maintained cordial relations with the Trump administration. Sisi came to power in 2013 when the Muslim Brotherhood was ousted after its short rule from 2012-2013.

According to reports from AI-Ain News: “ The new Octagon military center “represents a qualitative leap in developing the command and control system and enhancing the defense capabilities of the Egyptian Armed Forces.”

Sisi further clarified that the strategic command headquarters in the new capital ensures the integration, planning and coordination needed to efficiently confront challenges.

“ This massive project was born out of the Egyptian state’s comprehensive plan to build a modern administrative capital that includes the most important and prominent sovereign institutions of the state.”

“The design was inspired in its architecture by the greatness of ancient Egyptian civilization, and the octagonal design was taken as a symbol of strength and close interdependence between all branches of the state, which enhances institutional work and accelerates the successful response to emergencies,” AI-Ain continued.

The report further indicated that the center has eight central buildings of octagonal geometric design, and leverages new technologies like big data and cybersecurity.

Extensive documentation of the opening of Egyptian and regional media exemplifies how the center is already helping Egypt showcase its regional capabilities.