Havelsan Unveils Egyptian-Made Aqrab and Hamza-1 Platforms
Havelsan unveiled Aqrab and Hamza-1, unmanned platforms produced in Egypt with the Arab Organization for Industrialization, at the EDEX 2025 defense fair in Cairo. The Aqrab is a 6×6 unmanned ground vehicle equipped for remote weapon systems, while the Hamza-1 is a VTOL unmanned aerial vehicle; Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi toured the exhibit. Havelsan plans post-fair field demonstrations to gather feedback and refine autonomy and command-and-control systems.
Key Points
- 1Unveils Aqrab 6×6 unmanned ground vehicle and Hamza-1 VTOL UAV at EDEX 2025.
- 2Highlights collaboration with AOI to produce platforms locally, boosting Egypt's defense manufacturing capability.
- 3Enables regional sales pathway; plans field demonstrations to refine autonomy and command-and-control.
Scoring Rationale
Official unveiling indicates regional industrialisation and autonomy progress, but novelty is limited and impact remains regional.
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