ABSTRACT
This chapter explores the relationship between the military in Egypt and their contribution to peace and democratic development especially after the 2011 Arab uprisings. It presents the development of the Egyptian military in a historical perspective from the days of the Pharaohs down through the ages to the rise of military generals like Mohamed Ali, Khedive Ismael, Abass and Said up to the emergence of Abdel Gamal Nasser and Anwar Sadat leading to the eventual rise of Hosni Mubarak and the outbreak of the revolution in 2011. In Egypt, the military is the foundation or bedrock of the modern state since it overthrew the monarchy in 1952. The headquarters of the Egyptian air force is in Cairo and it is responsible for all airborne operations including even those that are used to support the Egyptian army and the navy. The Air Defense Command coordinates with the air force to integrate air and ground-based air operations.
