US State Department approves $4.7bn surface-to-air missile package to Egypt | Weapons News

The package includes radar systems, hundreds of missiles and logistical and engineering support from US personnel.

The US State Department has approved a potential $4.67bn sale of a National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) to Egypt, including radar systems and logistical support from US personnel. This deal aims to bolster Egypt’s security as a key US ally in the Middle East, despite recent warming ties between Egypt and China.