http://alert5.com/2020/06/02/la-republi ... 24-m-346s/La Republic: Egypt buying 24 Eurofighters and 24 M-346s
Posted on June 2, 2020
Italian newspaper La Republica says Cairo is preparing to buy 24 Eurofighters along with 24 M-346 advanced jet trainers.
Apart from the jets, the massive arms deal include warships such as FREMM frigates.
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https://rep.repubblica.it/pwa/generale/ ... 257970866/
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Eurofighters for Egypt ?
Eurofighters for Egypt ?
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Re: Eurofighters for Egypt ?
I would be surprised if they did purchase some, if I remember rightly they had financial issues with the French over the Rafale so not sure where they're going to find the cash for the Typhoon. Would be good if they did go for it but I just can't see it. The M-346 is a possibility though I think as they need a new trainer.
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Re: Eurofighters for Egypt ?
IIRC the Egyptian military shopping spree is partially financially supported by Saudi Arabia. Whether they will still do that during the current crisis (oil revenues have dropped) remains to be seen
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Re: Eurofighters for Egypt ?
It seems massively risky to sell a current state-of-the-art aircraft to a country in such an unstable region.
I read yesterday that the Russians are sneaking aircraft and equipment into Libya to support Field Marshal Haftar in the second Libyan civil war as they want to have influence over who ultimately runs the place, and hence gain access to the oil fields.
Conversely, though, I suppose that might help fortify the opinions in the west to get Typhoons to Egypt ASAP so that they don't fall foul of the same Russian manipulation?
I read yesterday that the Russians are sneaking aircraft and equipment into Libya to support Field Marshal Haftar in the second Libyan civil war as they want to have influence over who ultimately runs the place, and hence gain access to the oil fields.
Conversely, though, I suppose that might help fortify the opinions in the west to get Typhoons to Egypt ASAP so that they don't fall foul of the same Russian manipulation?
Re: Eurofighters for Egypt ?
Seems a strange move considering Egypt already operate F-16's (including up to date Blk 52), Rafale and MiG 29M. To operate 4 (5 if you include M2000 although I suspect these would be retired),different state of the art fighters means one helluva training, maintenance and support bill.
Re: Eurofighters for Egypt ?
And not to forget about the recent Su-35 order
Re: Eurofighters for Egypt ?
I wonder if these are new builds, or the Italians off loading their Tranche 1's so they can buy more new-build Tranche 3's.
Re: Eurofighters for Egypt ?
I very much doubt Egypt would take someones used jets, and as far as I am aware while Spain is mulling over buying more Typhoons and Germany has at least formally stated it wishes to buy more. Italy hasn't said anything yet
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