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south korea is part of nato?
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what program they have
dani191
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uae with 10 milion people have more advanced defense industry then egypt
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Egypt receives three new Rafale fighter jets from France to strengthen its Air Force modernization
- 27 Nov, 2025 - 5:52
- Defense News Aerospace 2025
Egypt has taken delivery of three additional Rafale fighter jets from France, identified as EM12, EM13, and EM14. The aircraft strengthens Cairo's ongoing air modernization plan and advances its 2021 order of 30 jets.
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Egypt quietly expanded its front-line combat fleet after information released on November 26, 2025, on the International Defence Analysis X account confirmed the arrival of three newly built Rafale multirole fighters from France. The aircraft, part of a thirty-jet order signed in 2021, were observed landing at an Egyptian air base with factory-fresh finishes and national markings that verified their recent delivery. Egyptian defense officials have not issued a formal public comment, but analysts say the steady influx of Rafales reflects Cairo's long-term strategy to reinforce its tactical aviation capacity and maintain supplier diversification.
Newly delivered Rafale EM12 fighter jet for the Egyptian Air Force spotted on the tarmac, marking the latest phase in Egypt’s 2021 procurement of 30 French-made Rafale advanced multirole combat aircraft. (Picture source: X account International Defence Analysis)
This delivery stems from a major arms agreement signed between Egypt and France in May 2021, under which Cairo ordered 30 additional Rafale multirole fighter jets, valued at approximately €3.75 billion. The contract, which was finalized in secrecy and publicly confirmed only days later, included a comprehensive package of support, training, and weapons integration. It was financed through a ten-year loan arrangement backed by a consortium of French banks, illustrating France's commitment to securing long-term strategic and defense ties with Cairo. The agreement brought Egypt’s total Rafale fleet order to 54 aircraft, building on an earlier 2015 deal for 24 jets, all of which were delivered by 2019.
For Egypt, the Dassault Rafale represents a major leap in multi-role air combat capabilities. The Rafale F3R standard now being delivered is the most advanced version in active export service, offering a balanced mix of cutting-edge avionics, long-range precision strike, air-to-air dominance, and reconnaissance functions. Equipped with the Thales RBE2-AA AESA radar, the Talios targeting pod, and integration with weapons such as the Meteor BVRAAM and SCALP-EG cruise missile, the F3R provides Egypt with a strategic edge in stand-off operations and high-intensity air combat.
Within the regional airpower architecture, Egypt’s acquisition of the Rafale positions it among the top-tier air forces in the Middle East. With 24 Rafales already operational under the initial 2015 deal, the current batch brings the total fleet to at least 30 aircraft. Once all 30 jets from the 2021 contract are delivered, Egypt will field 54 Rafales, making it the largest non-NATO operator of the type and the second-largest Rafale fleet in the world after France.
As of 2025, the Egyptian Air Force fields a diverse and sizable tactical fleet. Fighter training units operate 26 F-16A and 6 F-16B Fighting Falcons. Frontline ground-attack and air-defense squadrons include 138 F-16C and 37 F-16D variants, backed by 2 Mirage 2000B and 15 Mirage 2000C aircraft. In addition to its Western-built fleet, Egypt operates 41 Russian-supplied MiG-29M and MiG-29M2 Fulcrums. The Rafale contingent, based primarily at Gebel El Basur, currently includes 16 Rafale DM (two-seat) and 8 Rafale EM (single-seat) aircraft, with numbers steadily increasing as new deliveries continue.
The Rafale’s arrival has transformed Egypt’s ability to conduct independent long-range operations across North Africa and the Eastern Mediterranean. The platform complements Egypt’s diverse air fleet by offering interoperability with NATO systems and unmatched versatility in contested environments. This multirole capability allows the Egyptian Air Force to project power across a range of missions, from maritime strike and ground support to air superiority and ISR (intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance).
Egypt is not alone in its pursuit of the Rafale. Qatar and the United Arab Emirates have also turned to Dassault’s flagship fighter to enhance their airpower. Qatar has ordered 36 Rafales, all of which are expected to be delivered by 2023, and continues to train its pilots in cooperation with the French Air and Space Force. Meanwhile, the UAE signed a landmark contract in late 2021 for 80 Rafale F4 fighters, a future-variant platform with increased connectivity, sensor fusion, and enhanced survivability, marking the largest Rafale export deal to date. These acquisitions by key Gulf states illustrate a broader regional shift toward next-generation platforms as legacy fleets of F-16s, Mirages, and MiGs begin to age out.
Within the Rafale family, the F3R configuration is a critical milestone that bridges current operational needs and future enhancements. Certified in 2018 by the French defense procurement agency DGA, the F3R represents the full maturation of the original Rafale concept: a fully integrated combat system with real-time sensor fusion, multirole adaptability, and superior survivability. It includes Link 16 interoperability, GPS-guided munitions, and compatibility with NATO-standard mission systems. While the upcoming F4 variant will introduce AI-assisted threat detection and enhanced data sharing, the F3R remains the most proven and export-ready Rafale standard available today.
For France, the continued delivery of Rafale fighter jets to Egypt signals both industrial momentum and strategic outreach. It demonstrates Dassault Aviation’s ability to deliver complex platforms on schedule while strengthening France’s position as a key defense partner in the Middle East and North Africa. For Cairo, these latest arrivals confirm the country’s commitment to building a modern, layered, and independently capable air force that can operate in a rapidly evolving regional threat environment.
Egypt receives three new Rafale fighter jets from France to strengthen its Air Force modernization
Information posted on November 26, 2025, on the International Defence Analysis X account confirms Egypt has received three new Rafale fighter jets from France.
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Spanish frigate changes the rules of the game in the Mediterranean Sea: Cairo enters the era of the smart navy
Military and media sources revealed that the Egyptian government and its Spanish counterpart reached a semi-final agreement stipulating that Egypt would obtain an advanced Spanish F-110 naval frigate, in a deal considered the largest of its kind between the two countries during the last decade.
This step comes within the context of an Egyptian strategy to modernize its naval fleet and enhance its defense capabilities in the Mediterranean and Red Seas, in conjunction with the escalation of regional competition in the maritime field.
The new frigate obtained by Egypt - according to leaks - is 145 meters long, 18 meters wide, and has a displacement exceeding 6,000 tons
The frigate belongs to the Bonifaz (F-110) class, manufactured with the latest multi-mission monitoring and combat technologies: capable of confronting threats from aircraft, warships and submarines, with the ability to load advanced air defense and naval attack missile systems, and a speed of up to 25 knots.
It also has the ability to operate advanced helicopters, landing craft and naval cruise missiles, with an integrated command and control system and electronic communications that are immune to interference and electronic penetration.
Most importantly, the deal includes transferring part of the warship construction technology to the Egyptian Alexandria arsenal, which enhances Cairo's plans to localize the armament industry and provide national cadres with advanced European expertise in the field.
Military observers point out the possibility that the agreement could be a gateway to supplying 2 to 4 frigates of the same class in the future, which would raise the efficiency of the Egyptian naval fleet and change the balance of power in the region.
Strategic Backgrounds and Dimensions of the Deal
The agreement came amid a major wave of modernization of the Egyptian Navy, coinciding with the signing of comprehensive development partnership agreements between Egypt and Spain covering the security, green development, technical and defense cooperation sectors
The Spanish frigate F-110 has been the focus of extensive negotiations since 2024, coinciding with the participation of leading Spanish companies in the marine industries in the EDEX Defense Exhibition in Cairo, and the launch of integrated offers that give Egypt the option of transferring technology and maintenance locally, unlike traditional, more conservative contracts.
Another very important factor emerged in Spain's decision to support the Alexandria Arsenal with specialized training programs, along with long-term maintenance programs, and to enable Egyptian experts to work alongside Spanish engineers and designers within the Egyptian arsenals to maintain current and future frigates.
Feedback and analysis
Regional analyses of the scene have addressed the attempts of some neighboring countries to influence or disrupt the deal due to its critical importance in the power equation. Some observers have also warned that the introduction of advanced technology at this level will have strategic repercussions for the maritime balance of power in the region, especially in the Eastern Mediterranean.
On the other hand, the Spanish and Egyptian press praised the new maritime deal of the century and considered it the culmination of a path of trust between the two countries driven by the convergence of strategic visions in several files related to regional security, migration, and combating terrorism.
This deal opens a new horizon for Egypt in the field of developing maritime industries and transferring technology, and gives it an effective deterrent force that preserves its maritime security and qualifies it to play new roles in the region, amid widespread anticipation of a new wave of expansions in Egyptian-European maritime cooperation.
https://elmanshar.com/2025/11/22/فرقاطة-إسبانية-تغيّر-قواعد-اللعبة-في-ا/
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Egypt has two French Mistral-class helicopter carriers, Gamal Abdel Nasser and Anwar Sadat, which are amphibious assault ships and not conventional aircraft carriers. These two ships can transport soldiers and heavy equipment such as tanks and armored vehicles, in addition to carrying helicopters for various purposes. These helicopter carriers are an important addition to the offensive and defensive capabilities of the Egyptian Navy
ChineseTiger1986
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Except China or US, it is not an easy task to develop 100% indigenous 5th gen fighter.
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Serbia is of course SE Europe’s largest arms exporter. No surprise that given historic military ties with ‘non-aligned’ countries, Serbia continues to trade with them. To be fair, what they produce is of excellent quality and much cheaper than western companies.
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We need to talk about the products that have been showcased in Edex 2025 and promote our stuff front and center, forget the other little minor details that can sit in the back
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According to Reuters, the Egyptian defense company Amston announced, on the sidelines of the Egypt International Defense Industries Exhibition (EDEX 2025), the signing of contracts with at least three undisclosed customers to supply them with Egyptian-made Jabbar suicide drones.
This means that these drones entered service a long time ago, before the exhibition and the announcement of the appearance, and customers certainly tried them before signing the contracts.
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