Foreign Military Sales agreement covers new attack helicopters, simulators, and support equipment through 2032

Potential multi-billion dollar deal would expand Egypt's air force modernization program after cancellation of Su-35 procurement

Egyptian Air Force receives three more Rafale F3R aircraft under 2021 contract

Comments made during joint air drills suggest growing defense ties and strategic shift

The country's air force has an order for 30 aircraft that should begin to be delivered by the end of the year

The deal was announced during the Egypt International Air Show. Lockheed Martin will supply the aircraft under the Foreign Military Sales program

Agreement is being negotiated with Italy and also includes 20 M-346 trainers, warships and even a satellite, according to Italian outlet

Agreement with Boeing will be compensation for the end of the contract for the acquisition of Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets

Aircraft should have been delivered to Egypt, which withdrew from the deal due to US pressure and technical issues, according to rumors

Dassault announced the acquisition of 30 new fighters, bringing the total to 54 aircraft