In line with the directives of the political leadership aimed at enhancing national awareness and reinforcing the values of loyalty and belonging among university youth, and under the patronage of Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the Popular and Military Defense Forces organized on Tuesday morning, December 2, 2025, a field visit for a group of the university’s male and female students to the Egypt International Exhibition Center in New Cairo. The visit included a tour of the 4th International Defense Industries Exhibition “EDEX 2025,” organized by the Egyptian Armament Authority in cooperation with the Ministry of Military Production and the Arab Organization for Industrialization, under the auspices of H.E. President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.

The exhibition, held over four days, serves as a leading global platform for countries, companies, and organizations specialized in armament and defense systems to showcase the latest advanced military technologies and applications. It reflects Egypt’s commitment to keeping pace with global developments in defense industries and enhancing its military capabilities in support of national security.

During the tour, the students visited several pavilions of participating countries, companies, and organizations, where they had the opportunity to learn about the latest defense equipment and technologies, view models of advanced weapons used by the Egyptian Armed Forces, and explore modern defense systems displayed by various international participants.

For his part, Colonel Mohamed Maher emphasized the importance of organizing such visits and their role in raising students’ awareness of the Armed Forces and their continuous efforts to develop their defense capabilities. He affirmed that these activities contribute significantly to strengthening national belonging among university youth and broadening their understanding of the progress achieved by the state in the field of defense industries.