Air Defence Systems To Fighter Jets | Saudi Arabia, Egypt Eyeing Chinese Weapons Amid Tiff With US

[The SC]

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[mulj]

Peanuts, no integral deal which would raise eyebrows of usa

 

[The SC]

Peanuts, no integral deal which would raise eyebrows of usa

They just like to diversify their sources.. they're still buying from the US too!

 

[mulj]

They just like to diversify their sources.. they're still buying from the US too!

I know but if that policy would have sense, there has to be numbers and assets of more significance than in report.

 

[The SC]

I know but if that policy would have sense, there has to be numbers and assets of more significance than in report.

They are very secretive about what's going on for real.. this is just some fast food for the media..

 

[Waz]

Stand off weapons and air to air missiles like the PL-15 are the big draw. But because
Saudi doesn't operate any Chinese platforms it will be difficult. I understand they are going to air defense and drones so it's a different set of products.
Big one is Egypt looking to buy the J-10's, now see my point above.

 

[Ali_Baba]

I am a tad suprised that Egypt has not gone for either the J10C or JF17C, given their investment in procuring the K8 into their airforce. Time will tell, of course, but Egypt is being restrained interms of its capability growth by its current suppliers in the west, and poor quality equipment from Russia. Their ability to defend against Israel will be determined by their ability to procure good stealth aircraft like the J-31 series, and the J10C is a pathway for that.

China would be a game changer for Egypt for sure. China will not restrict on the basis of pressure from Israel, etc.