Main Development Lines  

In the Armament field:

The AD forces started with big steps to modernize and upgrade its equipment and weapons systems to cope with modern air threats and adapt with modern technologies. The modernization features covers the following:

Eastern weapons and systems:

1- Modernizing missile systems (SAM2, 3, 6) to cope with server jamming ---conditions and the capability of engagement day and night.
2- Production of modified SAM-7 missile (Ain Sakr) in cooperation with the French ---side.

Western Weapons and systems:

1-Modifying Hawk system to phase three.

2-Mixing missiles (Sparrow) and artillery (35mm Caliber) in one system (Amoun System).

3-Upgrading Chaparral missile system with track stars radar to provide integrated reconnaissance radar system.

4-Production of Sinai-23 system in cooperation with the French side.

5-Co-production of TPS-63 radar system in cooperation with USA.

In the training and educational field: In Air Defence College:

Within the frame of preparing  generation of officers capable of accepting modern technologies, the modernization of the AD college features includes:

1- Continuing upgrading of engineering subjects and electronic circuits and ---mathematical problems also in electronic designs and drawings.
2- Automating and  data processing and reporting using main scales computer ---systems.
3- Continuity of upgrading transitional materials that links engineering subjects and ---practical training for the final year students.

In the ADI and Basic training centers:

1- Modernizing teaching methodology to depend on discussion besides lectures.
2- Modifying and upgrading subjects to achieve benefit (theoretical and practical) ---from AD Science.
3- Upgrading references notes and text books.
4- Modernizing studying halls and providing them with Multimedia training aids.
5- Establishing many study halls and providing these with modern presentation ---facilities to support as many students as possible.
6- Upgrading classes and training aids.
7- Expansion in using and employing computers.

This in addition to modernizing living quarters.
In the logistic field:

The Logistic development in the Air Defence Forces covers all logistics concerns of the combatant  and enhancing his living conditions since he is the corner stone of the battle.
It includes building modern military living quarters, enhancing them with all necessary items. It includes also enhancing the sites and urban points to encourage the fighters who stays day and night protecting the Egyptian air field through establishing modern living quarters with modern facilities.