Israeli worries over Egypt's China arms shift
During Xi Jinping's visit to Egypt, the article discusses strengthening cooperation between the two countries in economic and military fields, with a focus on the "Nisour Al-Hadara 2026" exercises as an indicator of increasing rapprochement. Analyses indicate that Egypt is moving toward diversifying its sources of arms and is working to modernize its military capabilities through collaboration with China, especially in equipment and joint training. Israeli military officials commented that this cooperation, despite its expansion, does not represent a traditional military alliance but rather a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing Egypt's readiness and supporting its defensive capabilities. Egypt continues to maintain relations with multiple countries such as the United States, Russia, and France. The possibility of purchasing Chinese fighter jets remains, but there is no official deal at present. Egypt plans to bolster its defensive strength and flexibility, with an emphasis that cooperation with China is not aimed at political domination but rather at diversifying arms sources and maintaining independence.
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