During the four days of the exhibition, ‘Sputnik’ observed the most notable exhibits from the participating countries’ pavilions, led by the Russian pavilion. This included displays of combat helicopters like the ‘Ka-52’ and stealth aircraft such as the ‘Su-57E’, which belong to the fifth generation of warplanes, in addition to air defense systems like the ‘S-350’, ‘Rebag’, and various versions of the medium-range air defense system ‘Nour M’.
In the Chinese pavilion, ‘Sputnik’ noted a variety of naval and aerial weapons over the four days, including robots and unmanned vehicles exhibited by China, such as the ‘Chinese Wolf’, a remote-controlled robotic vehicle equipped with four anti-armor missiles, designed to counter lightly armored vehicles, and capable of launching a small drone via a launch platform mounted on its back. China also showcased a range of medium and long-range air defense weapons, including ‘HQ’ class air defense systems, electronic warfare systems, and jamming systems for manned and unmanned aircraft, along with other electronic systems.
In the field of naval weapons, China displayed a diverse collection of frigates of different weights, averaging 3000 tons, along with models of submarines, torpedoes, and various manned and unmanned maritime units.
The Egyptian pavilion, which attracted the most attention during the four days of the exhibition due to Egypt being the host country, showcased a wide range of land, naval, and aerial weapons inside the exhibition halls and in the outdoor display areas.
In the outdoor display areas, ‘Sputnik’ observed the ‘BM-21’ rocket launcher, used for firing 122 mm rockets, capable of launching 30 rockets. ‘Sputnik’ also noted a variety of armored vehicles, such as the ‘Crocodile’, and its developed versions, designed for various land missions.
Regarding rocket launchers inside the exhibition halls, Egypt displayed the ‘Raad 200’ armored vehicle, capable of launching 30 rockets of 122 mm caliber, a developed version of a Russian rocket launcher previously used by Egypt. The Egyptian pavilion also featured a variety of drones, designed to equip ground forces and correct artillery fire, and conduct reconnaissance missions ranging from several kilometers to hundreds of kilometers.
Egypt also showcased different weapon systems, such as 250-kilogram aerial bombs, additional combat weapons, a collection of naval warfare tools, missile boats, high-speed special forces boats known as ‘RIBs’, boats for rescue missions, coastal defense maritime units, and other land systems.
Over the four days of the ‘EDEX 2025’ exhibition, ‘Sputnik’ recorded a wide turnout and interaction from visitors concerning the types of weapons displayed and the advanced defense systems, particularly regarding the use of artificial intelligence systems in fire management and in various armament systems on land, sea, and air.
