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Egypt's 22,000-acre 'Octagon' pips Pentagon as world's largest defence headquarters

Egypt has unveiled its colossal new State Strategic Command headquarters, dubbed "Octagon," dwarfing the US Pentagon in

Aarav Deshmukh
Aarav Deshmukh
Senior City Correspondent · Mon, 06 July 2026 at 02:45 am
Egypt's 22,000-acre 'Octagon' pips Pentagon as world's largest defence headquarters

Egypt has unveiled its colossal new State Strategic Command headquarters, dubbed "Octagon," dwarfing the US Pentagon in size. This sprawling complex, covering approximately 22,000 acres, will centralize Egypt's military leadership, operations, and intelligence. President El Sisi inaugurated the "towering national edifice," highlighting its advanced technological infrastructure designed to manage military situations and confront national challenges. The Octagon represents a significant advancement in Egypt's command and control capabilities.

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