Mohammed Ahmed Sadek (Arabic: محمد أحمد صادق; October 1917 – 15 March 1991) was an Egyptian colonel general who served as defense minister under the rule of President Anwar Sadat.
[2][3] In September 1969, he briefly acted as the general secretary of the Pan Arab Organization, being in charge of military affairs.
[2] He was also named as the Chief of the General Staff by President Gamal Abdel Nasser in September 1969.
[2] Sadek was appointed minister of war by Anwar Sadat on 14 May 1971 after the resignation of Mohammed Fawzi.
[9] Another reason given for Sadek's dismissal was his criticisms over Anwar Sadat's approach concerning the war with Israel.