Naval Medical Research Unit 3, Cairo Egypt
Lily Pad / Small Outpost · Egypt
Status
Active
Type
Lily Pad
Location
Overseas
About This Installation
Created in Cairo in 1946, 1 of 3 overseas Navy infectious disease research/surveillance sites; satellite locations in Egypt, Ghana. 30 buildings in Cairo as per BSR. Previously 2 sites listed.
💡 Why Does This Matter?
The United States maintains approximately 750 military bases in over 80 countries — more than any nation in world history. The annual cost of maintaining overseas bases exceeds $55 billion.
Critics argue that many overseas bases are Cold War relics that increase tensions, provoke "blowback," and drain resources from domestic needs. Supporters say they deter aggression and protect allies. Naval Medical Research Unit 3, Cairo Egypt in Egypt is one of these installations.
📍 Coordinates
30.0444°N, 31.2357°E · View on Google Maps →