National Organization for Military Production (NOMP)
| Other Name: | N/A |
|---|---|
| Location: | Cairo |
| Subordinate To: | Ministry of Military Production |
| Size: | Unknown |
| Facility Status: | Operational |
The National Organization for Military Production (NOMP), in cooperation with the Arab Organization for Industrialization, produces civilian goods and military products. [1] The NOMP supervises 16 military factories, including several related to missile development, such as the Abu Zabaal Company for Specialty Chemicals, the Heliopolis Company for Chemical Industries, the Helwan Company for Workshop Tools, and the Kaha Company for Chemical Industries. [2]
Sources:
[1] Christopher F. Foss, "Egypt: Land systems sector at heart of industry base," Jane's Defense Weekly 34, No. 2, 12 January 2000, www.janes.com; Hammam Nasr, "Egypt: Military Factories," International Market Insight, 1998, www.fas.org.
[2] Hammam Nasr, "Egypt: Military Factories," International Market Insight, 1998, www.fas.org.
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