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The Armed Forces enjoy considerable power and independence within the Egyptian state.

They are also influential in business, engaging in road and housing construction, consumer goods, resort management, and vast tracts of real estate.

Much military information is not made publicly available, including budget information, the names of the general officers and the military ’ s size ( which is considered a state secret ).

According to journalist Joshua Hammer, " as much as 40 % of the Egyptian economy " is controlled by the Egyptian military.