Large-scale International Defence and Security Industry Exhibition EDEX 2018 (Egypt Defence Expo) for the first time opened its doors on 3 December in Egypt. “AutoKrAZ” being among Ukrainian exhibitors displayed its last military newly-developed models promotional samples such as mockups of the KrAZ-Fiona and the 8x8 KrAZ-HRV heavy recovery vehicles at the stand of SC “Ukroboronprom” representing Ukrainian defence industry.  

EDEX 2018 has been inaugurated by the President of Egypt Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. According to organizers exhibitors at EDEX 2018 are 373 Egyptian and foreign defence industry from 41 countries. Throughout the exhibition 10 Ministers of Defence, 7 Chiefs of Staff and 8 Ministers of Defence Industry from different countries of the world were expected to arrive.

According to top managers of “AutoKrAZ” present there three days exhibition is an effective tool for entering into and building up business relationship, discussing various matters. They are sure that EDEX 2018 will become the first arms exhibition of its kind both in Arabian Republic of Egypt and across African continent.

It’s worth noting that ARE is a country, with which Kremenchug Automobile Plant has long and strong business ties. KrAZ trucks are well-known, respected and successfully used when customized to meet their needs.  In different periods since 1961 Kremenchug Automobile Plant supplied almost 4000 various models and versions of KrAZ trucks to Egypt. They proved easy in use, reliable and strong trucks. KrAZ trucks have been being in service in Egypt for more than half century, their flawless functioning in harsh environmental and road conditions of this country ensures continuous collaboration between Egyptian users and Ukrainian manufacturer “KrAZ”.