The 3rd of July Naval Base, also written as July 3rd Naval Base, Third of July, or July 3, also known as Gargoub Naval Base, is an Egyptian naval base situated on the Mediterranean coast, approximately 255 kilometers (158 mi) west of Alexandria, near the Egypt–Libya border. The Gargoub area, about 140 kilometers (87 mi) away, serves as the main entrance to the base. It became officially operational on July 3, 2021. It is geographically tasked with securing Egypt's northern and western borders, contributing to safeguarding the country's economic capabilities, particularly its offshore natural gas fields.