Egypt formally inaugurated the 'Octagon' defense headquarters on Saturday, a massive command center near Cairo described as larger than the US Pentagon. President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi attended the ceremony in full military uniform, according to reports.
Egypt on Saturday inaugurated the 'Octagon' (אוקטגון), the new headquarters of its Ministry of Defense, located in the new administrative capital about 45 km east of Cairo. The facility, which covers nearly 92 square kilometers, is described as the world's largest defense command center, surpassing the Pentagon in size. Construction began approximately a decade ago.
The Octagon is part of a significant military buildup led by the al-Sisi government, which has expanded Egypt's armed forces and tactical capabilities in recent years. President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi attended the ceremony in full military uniform, a rare appearance.
As The Zioneer reported earlier Saturday, the Octagon's size and strategic role position it as a central command hub for the Egyptian military. The inauguration marks the formal activation of the facility.
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