Egypt has deployed Russian-made Buk-M2E air defense systems in the streets of Sharm El-Sheikh to secure the peace summit chaired by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and former U.S. President Donald Trump.

According to the Israeli news site “Natziv Net,” recent online images showed a military convoy of heavy trucks and armored vehicles covered with curtains patrolling Sharm El-Sheikh amid heightened security preparations for the widely covered summit.

The report urged the Israeli government, with U.S. assistance, to demand the Egyptian army remove the anti-aircraft missile batteries brought to the Sharm El-Sheikh area back outside Sinai after the summit, considering their presence in Sinai a violation of the peace agreement between Egypt and Israel guaranteed by the U.S.

The Egyptian army reportedly moved the medium-range Buk-M2E system, overlooking the Red Sea, to elevated positions around the tourist city under tight security by air defense units.

This move was described as a precautionary measure to protect the summit from potential aerial threats, including drones and cruise missiles.

The Buk-M2E system is one of the most advanced Russian medium-range air defense systems and has been used by Egypt for several years. It consists of tracked launchers, TELAR vehicles, command units, and radar systems capable of tracking and engaging multiple aerial targets simultaneously.

The Egyptian version of the system has an interception range of up to 45 kilometers (28 miles) and a maximum interception altitude of 25 kilometers (15.5 miles). It is designed to counter drones, cruise missiles, fighter jets, and helicopters and features electronic countermeasures resistance in modern combat environments.

The system’s high mobility allows it to switch from travel to launch mode within minutes, with each launcher capable of engaging a separate target, making it effective in protecting prominent events and sensitive sites from sudden air attacks.

The deployment is part of a broader security plan overseen by Egyptian intelligence agencies to protect the summit’s airspace, reflecting the country’s defensive readiness amid increasing regional military activity in the Red Sea.

The summit is expected to focus on the war in the Gaza Strip, efforts to maintain the ceasefire, and the next steps for its implementation.