The armed forces of a country are its government-sponsored defense, fighting forces, and organizations. They exist to further the foreign and domestic policies of their governing body and to defend that body and the nation it represents from external and internal aggressors. In broad usage, the terms "armed forces" and "military" are often treated synonymously, although in technical usage a distinction is sometimes made in which a country's armed forces may include both its military and other paramilitary forces. Armed force is the use of armed forces to achieve political objectives.
The study of the use of armed forces is called military science. Broadly speaking, this involves considering offense and defense at three "levels": strategy, operational art, and tactics. All three levels study the application of the use of force in order to achieve a desired objective.
Organization
In most countries the basis of the armed forces is the military, divided into basic military branches. However, armed forces can include other paramilitary structures.
The Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) is the military force of the Pacific island nation of Fiji. With a total manpower of 3,500 active soldiers and 6,000 reservists, it is one of the smallest militaries in the world. However, most of its surrounding island nations have no militaries at all. The Ground Force is organized into six infantry and one engineer battalions, with approximately 6,000 reserves. There was formerly one "Zulu" company of counter-revolutionary specialists, which was deactivated in late 2000 due to a mutiny by some of its members.
The first two regular battalions of the Fiji Infantry Regiment are traditionally stationed overseas on peacekeeping duties; the 1st Battalion has been posted to Lebanon, Iraq, Syria,and East Timor under the command of the UN, while the 2nd Battalion is stationed in Sinai with the MFO. Peacekeepers income represents an important source of income for Fiji. The 3rd Battalion is stationed in the capital, Suva, and the remaining three are spread throughout the islands.
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The Egyptian Armed Forces (Egyptian Arabic: القوات المسلحة المصرية, romanized: alquwwat almusalahat almisria) are the military forces of the Arab Republic of Egypt. They consist of the Egyptian Army, Egyptian Navy, Egyptian Air Force and Egyptian Air Defense Forces.
The President of the Republic serves as the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces. The Minister of Defence and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, the senior uniformed officer, is Colonel General Mohamed Zaki (since June 2018), and the Chief of Staff is Lieutenant General Osama Askar (since October 2021).
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The Egyptian Armed Forces are the military forces of the Arab Republic of Egypt. They consist of the Egyptian Army, Egyptian Navy, Egyptian Air Force and Egyptian Air Defense Forces.
The President of the Republic serves as the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces. The Minister of Defence and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, the senior uniformed officer, is General Mohamed Zaki (since June 2018), and the Chief of Staff is Lieutenant General Osama Askar (since October 2021).
Senior members of the military can convene the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces, such as during the course of the 2011 Egyptian revolution, when President Mub...
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MIND-BLOWING Secrets of Israel's 1973 War Revealed
Yes, the Yom Kippur War, also known as the October War or the 1973 Arab-Israeli War, began on October 6, 1973. Egypt and Syria launched a coordinated surprise attack on Israel on Yom Kippur, one of the holiest days in Judaism, when many Israeli soldiers were observing the holiday and fasting.
The war started with Egyptian forces crossing the Suez Canal into the Sinai Peninsula and Syrian forces attacking the Golan Heights. The initial successes of Egypt and Syria caught Israel off guard, leading to heavy casualties and significant territorial losses. However, after several days, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) managed to regroup and counterattack, eventually pushing the Syrian forces back on the Golan Heights and crossing the Suez Canal to encircle the Egyptian Third Army.
The war had f...
Scary Egyptian Armed Forces 2024
The Egyptian Armed Forces (Egyptian Arabic: القوات المسلحة المصرية, romanized: alquwwat almusalahat almisria) are the military...
Scary Egyptian Armed Forces 2024
The Egyptian Armed Forces (Egyptian Arabic: القوات المسلحة المصرية, romanized: alquwwat almusalahat almisria) are the military forces of the Arab Republic of Egypt. They consist of the Egyptian Army, Egyptian Navy, Egyptian Air Force and Egyptian Air Defense Forces.
The President of the Republic serves as the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces. The Minister of Defence and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, the senior uniformed officer, is Colonel General Mohamed Zaki (since June 2018), and the Chief of Staff is Lieutenant General Osama Askar (since October 2021).
The armament of the Egyptian armed forces varies between eastern and western sources through weapons deliveries by several countries, led by the United States, Russia, France, China, Italy, Ukraine and Britain. Much of the equipment is manufactured locally at Egyptian factories. The Egyptian armed forces celebrate their anniversary on October 6 each year to commemorate the Crossing of the Suez during the October War of 1973.
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The Egyptian Armed Forces (Egyptian Arabic: القوات المسلحة المصرية, romanized: alquwwat almusalahat almisria) are the military forces of the Arab Republic of Egypt. They consist of the Egyptian Army, Egyptian Navy, Egyptian Air Force and Egyptian Air Defense Forces.
The President of the Republic serves as the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces. The Minister of Defence and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, the senior uniformed officer, is Colonel General Mohamed Zaki (since June 2018), and the Chief of Staff is Lieutenant General Osama Askar (since October 2021).
The armament of the Egyptian armed forces varies between eastern and western sources through weapons deliveries by several countries, led by the United States, Russia, France, China, Italy, Ukraine and Britain. Much of the equipment is manufactured locally at Egyptian factories. The Egyptian armed forces celebrate their anniversary on October 6 each year to commemorate the Crossing of the Suez during the October War of 1973.
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The Egyptian Armed Forces are the military forces of the Arab Republic of Egypt. They consist of the Egyptian Army, Egyptian Navy, Egyptian Air Force and Egyptian Air Defense Forces.
The President of the Republic serves as the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces. The Minister of Defence and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, the senior uniformed officer, is General Mohamed Zaki (since June 2018), and the Chief of Staff is Lieutenant General Osama Askar (since October 2021).
Senior members of the military can convene the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces, such as during the course of the 2011 Egyptian revolution, when President Mubarak resigned and transferred power to this body on February 11, 2011.
The armament of the Egyptian armed forces varies between eastern and western sources through weapons deliveries by several countries, led by the United States, Russia, France, China, Italy, Ukraine and Britain. Much of the equipment is manufactured locally at Egyptian factories. The Egyptian armed forces celebrate their anniversary on October 6 each year to commemorate the Crossing of the Suez during the October War of 1973.
The modern Egyptian armed forces have been involved in numerous military crises and wars since independence, from the 1948 Arab–Israeli War, Egyptian Revolution of 1952, Suez Crisis, North Yemen Civil War, Six-Day War, Nigerian Civil War, War of Attrition, Yom Kippur War, Egyptian bread riots, 1986 Egyptian conscripts riot, Egyptian-Libyan War, Gulf War, War on Terror, Egyptian Crisis, Second Libyan Civil War, War on ISIL and the Sinai insurgency.
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00:00 *EGYPTIAN ARMED FORCES*
00:07 *EGYPTIAN ARMY*
00:15 - Main battle tanks
01:03 - Infantry fighting vehicles
01:35 - Armored personnel carriers & MRAPS
05:22 - Multiple launch rocket system
06:10 - Self-propelled artillery
07:14 - Towed artillery
08:10 - Self-propelled mortar
08:26 - Anti tank systems
08:42 - Engineering vehicles
12:50 - Utility vehicles
13:38 - Trucks
16:02 *EGYPTIAN AIR FORCE*
16:10 - Combat aircraft
17:06 - AEW&C
17:22 - Transport aircraft
18:26 - Helicopter
20:10 - Trainer aircraft
20:50 - UAVs
22:18 *EGYPTIAN AIR DEFENSE FORCES*
22:26 - Long range air defence
22:50 - Medium range air defence
23:06 - Medium range air defence
24:58 - Self-propelled anti-aircraft gun
25:30 - Towed anti-aircraft gun
26:50 - Radars
32:26 *EGYPTIAN NAVY*
32:34 - Submarines
32:58 - Helicopter carrier
33:14 - Frigates
34:02 - Corvettes
34:34 - Fast attack craft
35:38 - Submarine chasers
35:54 - Mine warfare vessels
36:50 - Landing ships and craft
37:30 - Support ships
38:26 - Miscellaneous vessels
39:14 *FUTURE EQUIPMENTS*
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The Egyptian Armed Forces are the military forces of the Arab Republic of Egypt. They consist of the Egyptian Army, Egyptian Navy, Egyptian Air Force and Egyptian Air Defense Forces.
The President of the Republic serves as the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces. The Minister of Defence and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, the senior uniformed officer, is General Mohamed Zaki (since June 2018), and the Chief of Staff is Lieutenant General Osama Askar (since October 2021).
Senior members of the military can convene the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces, such as during the course of the 2011 Egyptian revolution, when President Mubarak resigned and transferred power to this body on February 11, 2011.
The armament of the Egyptian armed forces varies between eastern and western sources through weapons deliveries by several countries, led by the United States, Russia, France, China, Italy, Ukraine and Britain. Much of the equipment is manufactured locally at Egyptian factories. The Egyptian armed forces celebrate their anniversary on October 6 each year to commemorate the Crossing of the Suez during the October War of 1973.
The modern Egyptian armed forces have been involved in numerous military crises and wars since independence, from the 1948 Arab–Israeli War, Egyptian Revolution of 1952, Suez Crisis, North Yemen Civil War, Six-Day War, Nigerian Civil War, War of Attrition, Yom Kippur War, Egyptian bread riots, 1986 Egyptian conscripts riot, Egyptian-Libyan War, Gulf War, War on Terror, Egyptian Crisis, Second Libyan Civil War, War on ISIL and the Sinai insurgency.
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00:00 *EGYPTIAN ARMED FORCES*
00:07 *EGYPTIAN ARMY*
00:15 - Main battle tanks
01:03 - Infantry fighting vehicles
01:35 - Armored personnel carriers & MRAPS
05:22 - Multiple launch rocket system
06:10 - Self-propelled artillery
07:14 - Towed artillery
08:10 - Self-propelled mortar
08:26 - Anti tank systems
08:42 - Engineering vehicles
12:50 - Utility vehicles
13:38 - Trucks
16:02 *EGYPTIAN AIR FORCE*
16:10 - Combat aircraft
17:06 - AEW&C
17:22 - Transport aircraft
18:26 - Helicopter
20:10 - Trainer aircraft
20:50 - UAVs
22:18 *EGYPTIAN AIR DEFENSE FORCES*
22:26 - Long range air defence
22:50 - Medium range air defence
23:06 - Medium range air defence
24:58 - Self-propelled anti-aircraft gun
25:30 - Towed anti-aircraft gun
26:50 - Radars
32:26 *EGYPTIAN NAVY*
32:34 - Submarines
32:58 - Helicopter carrier
33:14 - Frigates
34:02 - Corvettes
34:34 - Fast attack craft
35:38 - Submarine chasers
35:54 - Mine warfare vessels
36:50 - Landing ships and craft
37:30 - Support ships
38:26 - Miscellaneous vessels
39:14 *FUTURE EQUIPMENTS*
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Yes, the Yom Kippur War, also known as the October War or the 1973 Arab-Israeli War, began on October 6, 1973. Egypt and Syria launched a coordinated surprise a...
Yes, the Yom Kippur War, also known as the October War or the 1973 Arab-Israeli War, began on October 6, 1973. Egypt and Syria launched a coordinated surprise attack on Israel on Yom Kippur, one of the holiest days in Judaism, when many Israeli soldiers were observing the holiday and fasting.
The war started with Egyptian forces crossing the Suez Canal into the Sinai Peninsula and Syrian forces attacking the Golan Heights. The initial successes of Egypt and Syria caught Israel off guard, leading to heavy casualties and significant territorial losses. However, after several days, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) managed to regroup and counterattack, eventually pushing the Syrian forces back on the Golan Heights and crossing the Suez Canal to encircle the Egyptian Third Army.
The war had far-reaching implications:
Military: It demonstrated the vulnerability of Israel despite its earlier victories in the 1967 Six-Day War. The initial setbacks spurred Israel to revamp its military strategies and equipment.
Political: The war shifted political dynamics in the Middle East. It was a catalyst for future peace negotiations, including the Camp David Accords in 1978, which led to the Israel-Egypt Peace Treaty in 1979.
Global Impact: The war resulted in the 1973 oil crisis when Arab members of OPEC declared an oil embargo, leading to a worldwide energy crisis that affected global economies.
The Yom Kippur War remains a pivotal moment in the history of the Arab-Israeli conflict and reshaped Middle Eastern geopolitics for decades to come.
Yes, the Yom Kippur War, also known as the October War or the 1973 Arab-Israeli War, began on October 6, 1973. Egypt and Syria launched a coordinated surprise attack on Israel on Yom Kippur, one of the holiest days in Judaism, when many Israeli soldiers were observing the holiday and fasting.
The war started with Egyptian forces crossing the Suez Canal into the Sinai Peninsula and Syrian forces attacking the Golan Heights. The initial successes of Egypt and Syria caught Israel off guard, leading to heavy casualties and significant territorial losses. However, after several days, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) managed to regroup and counterattack, eventually pushing the Syrian forces back on the Golan Heights and crossing the Suez Canal to encircle the Egyptian Third Army.
The war had far-reaching implications:
Military: It demonstrated the vulnerability of Israel despite its earlier victories in the 1967 Six-Day War. The initial setbacks spurred Israel to revamp its military strategies and equipment.
Political: The war shifted political dynamics in the Middle East. It was a catalyst for future peace negotiations, including the Camp David Accords in 1978, which led to the Israel-Egypt Peace Treaty in 1979.
Global Impact: The war resulted in the 1973 oil crisis when Arab members of OPEC declared an oil embargo, leading to a worldwide energy crisis that affected global economies.
The Yom Kippur War remains a pivotal moment in the history of the Arab-Israeli conflict and reshaped Middle Eastern geopolitics for decades to come.
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The Egyptian Armed Forces (Egyptian Arabic: القوات المسلحة المصرية, romanized: alquwwat almusalahat almisria) are the military forces of the Arab Republic of Egypt. They consist of the Egyptian Army, Egyptian Navy, Egyptian Air Force and Egyptian Air Defense Forces.
The President of the Republic serves as the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces. The Minister of Defence and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, the senior uniformed officer, is Colonel General Mohamed Zaki (since June 2018), and the Chief of Staff is Lieutenant General Osama Askar (since October 2021).
The armament of the Egyptian armed forces varies between eastern and western sources through weapons deliveries by several countries, led by the United States, Russia, France, China, Italy, Ukraine and Britain. Much of the equipment is manufactured locally at Egyptian factories. The Egyptian armed forces celebrate their anniversary on October 6 each year to commemorate the Crossing of the Suez during the October War of 1973.
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The Egyptian Armed Forces are the military forces of the Arab Republic of Egypt. They consist of the Egyptian Army, Egyptian Navy, Egyptian Air Force and Egyptian Air Defense Forces.
The President of the Republic serves as the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces. The Minister of Defence and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, the senior uniformed officer, is General Mohamed Zaki (since June 2018), and the Chief of Staff is Lieutenant General Osama Askar (since October 2021).
Senior members of the military can convene the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces, such as during the course of the 2011 Egyptian revolution, when President Mubarak resigned and transferred power to this body on February 11, 2011.
The armament of the Egyptian armed forces varies between eastern and western sources through weapons deliveries by several countries, led by the United States, Russia, France, China, Italy, Ukraine and Britain. Much of the equipment is manufactured locally at Egyptian factories. The Egyptian armed forces celebrate their anniversary on October 6 each year to commemorate the Crossing of the Suez during the October War of 1973.
The modern Egyptian armed forces have been involved in numerous military crises and wars since independence, from the 1948 Arab–Israeli War, Egyptian Revolution of 1952, Suez Crisis, North Yemen Civil War, Six-Day War, Nigerian Civil War, War of Attrition, Yom Kippur War, Egyptian bread riots, 1986 Egyptian conscripts riot, Egyptian-Libyan War, Gulf War, War on Terror, Egyptian Crisis, Second Libyan Civil War, War on ISIL and the Sinai insurgency.
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00:00 *EGYPTIAN ARMED FORCES*
00:07 *EGYPTIAN ARMY*
00:15 - Main battle tanks
01:03 - Infantry fighting vehicles
01:35 - Armored personnel carriers & MRAPS
05:22 - Multiple launch rocket system
06:10 - Self-propelled artillery
07:14 - Towed artillery
08:10 - Self-propelled mortar
08:26 - Anti tank systems
08:42 - Engineering vehicles
12:50 - Utility vehicles
13:38 - Trucks
16:02 *EGYPTIAN AIR FORCE*
16:10 - Combat aircraft
17:06 - AEW&C
17:22 - Transport aircraft
18:26 - Helicopter
20:10 - Trainer aircraft
20:50 - UAVs
22:18 *EGYPTIAN AIR DEFENSE FORCES*
22:26 - Long range air defence
22:50 - Medium range air defence
23:06 - Medium range air defence
24:58 - Self-propelled anti-aircraft gun
25:30 - Towed anti-aircraft gun
26:50 - Radars
32:26 *EGYPTIAN NAVY*
32:34 - Submarines
32:58 - Helicopter carrier
33:14 - Frigates
34:02 - Corvettes
34:34 - Fast attack craft
35:38 - Submarine chasers
35:54 - Mine warfare vessels
36:50 - Landing ships and craft
37:30 - Support ships
38:26 - Miscellaneous vessels
39:14 *FUTURE EQUIPMENTS*
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Yes, the Yom Kippur War, also known as the October War or the 1973 Arab-Israeli War, began on October 6, 1973. Egypt and Syria launched a coordinated surprise attack on Israel on Yom Kippur, one of the holiest days in Judaism, when many Israeli soldiers were observing the holiday and fasting.
The war started with Egyptian forces crossing the Suez Canal into the Sinai Peninsula and Syrian forces attacking the Golan Heights. The initial successes of Egypt and Syria caught Israel off guard, leading to heavy casualties and significant territorial losses. However, after several days, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) managed to regroup and counterattack, eventually pushing the Syrian forces back on the Golan Heights and crossing the Suez Canal to encircle the Egyptian Third Army.
The war had far-reaching implications:
Military: It demonstrated the vulnerability of Israel despite its earlier victories in the 1967 Six-Day War. The initial setbacks spurred Israel to revamp its military strategies and equipment.
Political: The war shifted political dynamics in the Middle East. It was a catalyst for future peace negotiations, including the Camp David Accords in 1978, which led to the Israel-Egypt Peace Treaty in 1979.
Global Impact: The war resulted in the 1973 oil crisis when Arab members of OPEC declared an oil embargo, leading to a worldwide energy crisis that affected global economies.
The Yom Kippur War remains a pivotal moment in the history of the Arab-Israeli conflict and reshaped Middle Eastern geopolitics for decades to come.