Egypt to open new Strategic Command Headquarters in New Capital

President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, will officially open the facility, which aims to enhance the nation’s combat and administrative readiness. The headquarters, described as the "brain of the Egyptian state," will serve as a central hub for coordinating state institutions, improving data sharing, crisis management, and decision-making, while strengthening Egypt's security and defense capabilities. Built by the Egyptian Armed Forces in collaboration with national companies, the complex spans approximately 22,000 feddans and includes 13 integrated strategic and logistical zones.

Its design draws inspiration from Egyptian history and Islamic architecture, featuring an eight-sided layout. Key components include The Octagon, which houses eight octagonal buildings for various branches of the Armed Forces and sovereign departments, cloud data centers, and extensive service and logistics facilities. The headquarters incorporates advanced command-and-control systems with fifth- and sixth-generation technologies, offering secure real-time connectivity, AI-powered data analysis, and multi-layered cybersecurity.

The facility is designed to withstand explosions and potential aerial attacks, with critical data infrastructure located underground and supported by dedicated Egyptian satellites for intelligence and reconnaissance.