iblini
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J-10C seems to be the only viable jet? J35E?
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Ramses Akhenaten Ahmose
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Let’s hope those deals officially materialize very soon so that we have some of the best equipment, we can’t wait any longer since the folks next door are acting too provocative
Ramses Akhenaten Ahmose
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You’d think the Chinese would expand on their production capacity since they now wanna capitalize on sales of proven and advanced platforms
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Egypt's growing military capabilities are raising growing Israeli concerns, with arms deals expanding since 2014 from France, Russia, Germany, Italy and the United States, and defense industries and strategic bases being developed, redrawing the balance of power in the Middle East.
Egypt's arms deals under Sisi..
Military Aviation
In 2015, Egypt signed a deal with France worth $5.2 billion to purchase 24 Rafale fighters, marking the first time that Cairo broke its almost complete dependence on American F-16 fighters.
In 2021, another deal was concluded with Paris to acquire an additional 30 fighters, bringing the total number to 54 aircraft, making Egypt the second largest operator of this model in the world after France.
In parallel, Cairo headed towards Moscow, purchasing 46 MiG-29M/M2 fighters under a deal signed in 2015 worth two billion dollars, and delivered between 2017 and 2020.
This was followed by another agreement in 2019 to acquire approximately 30 Sukhoi-35 fighters, despite threats of US sanctions.
Egypt also strengthened its attack helicopter fleet with a $5 billion Russian deal in 2015 to acquire Ka-52 Alligator helicopters.
In addition to armed drones it obtained in 2018 from China for use in Sinai.
The Egyptian Navy
The Egyptian Navy witnessed a qualitative shift with the entry of Mistral helicopter carriers into service after a deal with France that cost about one billion dollars, after it was not possible to sell them to Russia due to sanctions.
Cairo also acquired a number of other French naval vessels with TOT, becoming the second largest importer of French weapons between 2016 and 2020.
As for Germany, it delivered four modern combat submarines to Egypt as part of a deal worth one billion euros, capable of targeting surface ships, hitting land targets, and planting sea mines. This cooperation developed until Cairo became the largest importer of German weapons in 2021, with a value of 4.34 billion euros.
In the same year, its military deals with Italy expanded to become its largest customer, with contracts that could exceed 10 billion euros, including a landmark deal worth 1.3 billion euros.
Land Forces and Air Defense
Egypt continued to produce M1A1 Abrams tanks locally in partnership with the United States, which in late 2024 approved a deal to develop these tanks worth $4.6 billion.
Cairo also signed an agreement with Russia to assemble 500 tanks with a local manufacturing rate of up to 70%.
In terms of air defense, Egypt introduced long- and medium-range systems as part of deals concluded since 2015, which enhanced its ability to confront multiple threats.
Defense industry and military bases
Development was not limited to purchasing weapons, but extended to supporting the local military industry. In 2022, the Ministry of Military Production signed a comprehensive cooperation agreement with the American company Navy Star to develop joint manufacturing.
Egypt also launched local military products such as the Raad 200 rocket launcher and the Nute drone, and opened the way for the private sector to participate in this strategic sector.
At the level of military infrastructure, Cairo launched major strategic bases, most notably the Mohamed Naguib base west of Alexandria in 2017, which it describes as the largest in the Middle East and Africa and which is located west of Alexandria and was opened by Sisi in 2017, and the Berenice base on the Red Sea, which was opened in 2020 and includes air and naval facilities, in addition to the "July 3" base On the Mediterranean Sea near the Libyan border, with an area of ten million square meters, it is located in the Jarjoub area in Marsa Matrouh Governorate.
These developments raise questions about their repercussions on the balance of power in the region. As regional conflicts escalate and alliances shift, there is growing interest in monitoring the role that Egypt's growing military capabilities can play in shaping the future of regional security, whether as a potential stabilizing force or as a party that may be viewed as a source of concern for some regional powers, most notably Israel.
Egypt's arms deals under Sisi..
Military Aviation
In 2015, Egypt signed a deal with France worth $5.2 billion to purchase 24 Rafale fighters, marking the first time that Cairo broke its almost complete dependence on American F-16 fighters.
In 2021, another deal was concluded with Paris to acquire an additional 30 fighters, bringing the total number to 54 aircraft, making Egypt the second largest operator of this model in the world after France.
In parallel, Cairo headed towards Moscow, purchasing 46 MiG-29M/M2 fighters under a deal signed in 2015 worth two billion dollars, and delivered between 2017 and 2020.
This was followed by another agreement in 2019 to acquire approximately 30 Sukhoi-35 fighters, despite threats of US sanctions.
Egypt also strengthened its attack helicopter fleet with a $5 billion Russian deal in 2015 to acquire Ka-52 Alligator helicopters.
In addition to armed drones it obtained in 2018 from China for use in Sinai.
The Egyptian Navy
The Egyptian Navy witnessed a qualitative shift with the entry of Mistral helicopter carriers into service after a deal with France that cost about one billion dollars, after it was not possible to sell them to Russia due to sanctions.
Cairo also acquired a number of other French naval vessels with TOT, becoming the second largest importer of French weapons between 2016 and 2020.
As for Germany, it delivered four modern combat submarines to Egypt as part of a deal worth one billion euros, capable of targeting surface ships, hitting land targets, and planting sea mines. This cooperation developed until Cairo became the largest importer of German weapons in 2021, with a value of 4.34 billion euros.
In the same year, its military deals with Italy expanded to become its largest customer, with contracts that could exceed 10 billion euros, including a landmark deal worth 1.3 billion euros.
Land Forces and Air Defense
Egypt continued to produce M1A1 Abrams tanks locally in partnership with the United States, which in late 2024 approved a deal to develop these tanks worth $4.6 billion.
Cairo also signed an agreement with Russia to assemble 500 tanks with a local manufacturing rate of up to 70%.
In terms of air defense, Egypt introduced long- and medium-range systems as part of deals concluded since 2015, which enhanced its ability to confront multiple threats.
Defense industry and military bases
Development was not limited to purchasing weapons, but extended to supporting the local military industry. In 2022, the Ministry of Military Production signed a comprehensive cooperation agreement with the American company Navy Star to develop joint manufacturing.
Egypt also launched local military products such as the Raad 200 rocket launcher and the Nute drone, and opened the way for the private sector to participate in this strategic sector.
At the level of military infrastructure, Cairo launched major strategic bases, most notably the Mohamed Naguib base west of Alexandria in 2017, which it describes as the largest in the Middle East and Africa and which is located west of Alexandria and was opened by Sisi in 2017, and the Berenice base on the Red Sea, which was opened in 2020 and includes air and naval facilities, in addition to the "July 3" base On the Mediterranean Sea near the Libyan border, with an area of ten million square meters, it is located in the Jarjoub area in Marsa Matrouh Governorate.
These developments raise questions about their repercussions on the balance of power in the region. As regional conflicts escalate and alliances shift, there is growing interest in monitoring the role that Egypt's growing military capabilities can play in shaping the future of regional security, whether as a potential stabilizing force or as a party that may be viewed as a source of concern for some regional powers, most notably Israel.
Ali_Baba
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Does that include the RAF bases in Cyprus, as we know the IDF IAF uses the RAF bases with full support from the UK. Also, the issu e of the main civilian airport that is dual use.
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According to Chinese media, tests in the Egyptian desert proved the system's ability to intercept targets simulating the F-35 with a success rate of 92%, and at a lower cost than its Russian counterpart, the S-400. In addition, Beijing provided an integrated weapons package that included early warning and transport aircraft.
According to the Chinese website guancha. This experiment strengthened the Egyptians' confidence in the effectiveness of the system, so they requested the BE version developed with additional capabilities to confront possible Israeli attacks based on anti-radar missiles.
In the field of offensive aviation, the Chinese name Jian J-35 stands out as a "game changer". This twin-engine stealth fighter, with a range of 2,000 km, carries advanced PL-15E air-to-air missiles with a range of 200 km, and has shown remarkable parity with the American F-35 in air shows. Egypt's interest in it reached the point of proposing the idea of establishing a local assembly line, in a move that reflects Cairo's search for strategic independence in armament.
At the regional level, the Israeli raid has become an incentive to accelerate military re-balancing: Saudi Arabia is considering the J-10C option, and the UAE has replaced the American MQ-9 Reaper with its Chinese counterpart, the Wing Loong-3. This trend is attributed to the advantages of Chinese offers, which include immediate delivery, long guarantees, and integrated support for command and control networks.
According to the Chinese website guancha. This experiment strengthened the Egyptians' confidence in the effectiveness of the system, so they requested the BE version developed with additional capabilities to confront possible Israeli attacks based on anti-radar missiles.
In the field of offensive aviation, the Chinese name Jian J-35 stands out as a "game changer". This twin-engine stealth fighter, with a range of 2,000 km, carries advanced PL-15E air-to-air missiles with a range of 200 km, and has shown remarkable parity with the American F-35 in air shows. Egypt's interest in it reached the point of proposing the idea of establishing a local assembly line, in a move that reflects Cairo's search for strategic independence in armament.
At the regional level, the Israeli raid has become an incentive to accelerate military re-balancing: Saudi Arabia is considering the J-10C option, and the UAE has replaced the American MQ-9 Reaper with its Chinese counterpart, the Wing Loong-3. This trend is attributed to the advantages of Chinese offers, which include immediate delivery, long guarantees, and integrated support for command and control networks.
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Egypt and Turkey, the two largest naval powers in the Middle East, are preparing to conduct joint naval exercises next week, marking the first such event in 13 years, within the framework of strategic relations between the two countries.The exercises, named "Sea of Friendship," are scheduled to take place in the eastern Mediterranean from September 22 to 26, with the participation of Turkish naval units, submarines, and F-16 fighter jets, alongside Egyptian naval and air units.
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Anti-stealth radars in Egypt
In light of the escalation of modern air threats, especially those posed by stealth aircraft such as the F-35 and F-22, Egypt has strengthened its defense system by deploying an advanced set of radar and air defense systems.
One of the most prominent of these systems is China's YLC-8B radar, which operates within the UHF range and is specifically designed to detect stealth aircraft with low radar cross-section, making it an essential tool to confront high-tech air threats.
Egypt also relies on the locally manufactured ESR-32A radar, a two-dimensional radar operating in the L-band and covering a range of up to 250 kilometers, capable of detecting and tracking low-radar-section air targets with high efficiency, enhancing the air defense's ability to respond quickly to any movement of enemy aircraft.
In addition, China's long-range HQ-9B system, known for its ability to intercept stealth aircraft and precision missiles, was introduced. This system complements the Russian and Western air defense networks deployed in Egypt, forming a multi-level defense layer capable of meeting advanced challenges.
These developments reflect Egypt's ongoing efforts to enhance its defense capabilities and adapt to the latest air threats, stressing the importance of combining local technology with imported technologies to ensure effective protection of national airspace.
In light of the escalation of modern air threats, especially those posed by stealth aircraft such as the F-35 and F-22, Egypt has strengthened its defense system by deploying an advanced set of radar and air defense systems.
One of the most prominent of these systems is China's YLC-8B radar, which operates within the UHF range and is specifically designed to detect stealth aircraft with low radar cross-section, making it an essential tool to confront high-tech air threats.
Egypt also relies on the locally manufactured ESR-32A radar, a two-dimensional radar operating in the L-band and covering a range of up to 250 kilometers, capable of detecting and tracking low-radar-section air targets with high efficiency, enhancing the air defense's ability to respond quickly to any movement of enemy aircraft.
In addition, China's long-range HQ-9B system, known for its ability to intercept stealth aircraft and precision missiles, was introduced. This system complements the Russian and Western air defense networks deployed in Egypt, forming a multi-level defense layer capable of meeting advanced challenges.
These developments reflect Egypt's ongoing efforts to enhance its defense capabilities and adapt to the latest air threats, stressing the importance of combining local technology with imported technologies to ensure effective protection of national airspace.
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