Summary
The US government has approved a possible sale of a missile defense system to Egypt, valued at $4.67 billion. This deal includes advanced missile systems and support from US personnel to help with training and logistics.
Key Facts
- The US State Department approved a potential $4.67 billion sale of a missile system to Egypt.
- The package includes a National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS), radar systems, and hundreds of missiles.
- US employees and contractors will assist Egypt with engineering and technical support.
- The sale supports US foreign policy by strengthening Egypt, a major non-NATO ally in the Middle East.
- RTX Corporation, based in Massachusetts, is the primary contractor for this sale.
- Congress has been notified of this potential sale with the required certification.
- If approved, 26 US government workers and 34 contractors will travel to Egypt to provide extended training and support.
- Egypt, a long-time US ally, has recently held military exercises with China, showing growing relations between the two nations.
