Egypt’s Kader Factory, HAVELSAN to Co-Produce Advanced Unmanned Ground Vehicles

Egypt’s Kader Advanced Industrial Factory, a subsidiary of the Arab Organization for Industrialization, has signed a landmark cooperation agreement with leading Turkish defense company HAVELSAN for the joint production of unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs). The agreement marks a significant step toward enhancing defense industrial capabilities and strategic collaboration between Egypt and Türkiye.

Under the terms of the deal, advanced UGV systems—developed with Turkish engineering expertise—will be manufactured at Kader’s facilities in Egypt. HAVELSAN will provide full technical support and licensing, facilitating technology transfer and deepening defense ties between the two nations.

The agreement was signed by Major General Dr. Amr Abdel Aziz, Chairman of the Board of Kader Factory, and Şevket Ünal, Deputy General Manager of HAVELSAN, with the presence of Ambassador Salih Mutlu Şen, Türkiye’s envoy to Cairo.

This partnership positions Egypt as a regional hub for unmanned systems production while leveraging HAVELSAN’s proven capabilities in autonomous technologies. The Turkish defense giant is known for its innovations in artificial intelligence, swarm intelligence, mission management systems, sensor integration, and real-time data processing—technologies that will now be applied in Egypt’s local manufacturing ecosystem.

“This cooperation represents not only a transfer of technology but also a sharing of expertise and strategic vision,” said HAVELSAN Deputy General Manager Şevket Ünal. “We are proud to be co-producing advanced unmanned ground vehicles with our Egyptian partners. This partnership marks a significant step forward in strengthening the defense capabilities of both nations.”

Ambassador Salih Mutlu Şen praised Kader’s production quality and technological readiness, calling the agreement “the beginning of a long-term strategic partnership” between HAVELSAN and Egypt’s defense industry.

The joint production will support various military and security missions, including reconnaissance, surveillance, border protection, and logistics support, across different terrains and conditions. It also aligns with Egypt’s broader strategy to localize advanced defense manufacturing and build regional industrial leadership in high-tech systems.