How did the Soviet Union rebuild Egypt’s military after the Six-Day War?

Following the defeat of Egypt in the 1967 Six-Day War, the Soviet Union played a critical role in rebuilding the Egyptian military to facilitate its recovery.12

The Soviet assistance included the following measures:

• Equipment Replacement: The Soviet Union immediately began replacing all of the war equipment that had been destroyed during the conflict.1
• Air Defense Systems: To protect Egyptian artillery emplacements, the Soviets installed advanced surface-to-air missile systems along the Suez Canal.12
• Direct Involvement: As the War of Attrition escalated, the Soviet Union increased its support by providing MiG aircraft and military advisers. By 1970, the Soviets directly involved themselves in the conflict by flying combat patrols over parts of Egypt to deter Israeli deep-penetration raids.2

This material and strategic investment allowed Egypt to rebuild its defenses and continue its military efforts against Israel throughout the late 1960s and early 1970s.2