May 31, 2009

Looks like we are getting another patch of F-16s

Lockheed Martin Chief Executive Officer Robert Stevens announced that Egypt may get new 24 F-16 to replace aging fighters.

Well, The mig 21s need to be replaced, those are in active duty since 1968, they need to be replaced soon.

I hope they are still thinking about the Russian offer of a mix of Mig-29-smt & SU-35, that would be a great step forward for the Egyptian air force, decreasing dependence on USA on one hand, acquiring more advanced fighters (gen 4+) & BVE AA missiles on the other hand which USA did not accept to sell Egypt (F-15, Amraam)

The only advantage for a new patch of F-16, is that we get them for free :)

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