Washington delays Egypt fighter jet delivery
The Israeli report addressed the delay in the US sale of fighter jets to Egypt, noting that Cairo is interested in purchasing 46 F-15EX aircraft. However, negotiations are still in the early stages, and no final agreement or delivery schedule has been set. The delay is attributed to concerns in Congress over human rights issues in Egypt, as well as a desire to maintain Israel's qualitative military edge, as the deal is subject to strict technological restrictions. The report also links the postponement of the deal to Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Egypt in September 2026, which included joint air exercises between Cairo and Beijing. This has sparked speculation that Washington may be delaying the deal to limit Egypt's dependence on China and to curb its growing military influence there. Meanwhile, Egypt insists on exploring the purchase of fighter jets from China, such as the J-10C and J-31, due to the U.S. refusal to sell F-35s and advanced missile systems. This move aims to preserve Egypt’s military independence and avoid over-reliance on Beijing or Moscow, while the United States is keen to bolster Israel's technological superiority by restricting the specifications of the F-15s being supplied.
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