US approves potential $4.67 billion advanced missile sale to Egypt
Reuters reported the Pentagon's confirmation, stating the US State Department agreed to the potential sale of surface-to-air missiles and logistical support components to Egypt for approximately $4.67 billion, according to Al-Qahera News Channel.
The statement identified RTX Corp. as the principal contractor for the sale. The system in question is NASAMS, which stands for National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System.
The NASAMS air defense system provides a flexible and modern defensive capability, enabling defense forces to enhance their ability to detect, engage, and destroy various current and advanced aerial targets. These include fixed and rotary-wing aircraft, drones (unmanned aerial vehicles), and emerging cruise missile threats.
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