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See - Sada Elbalad
18-04-2025
- Business
- See - Sada Elbalad
Egypt close to acquiring FA-50 light combat aircraft from South Korea
SeeNews According to a statement from the Egyptian ambassador to South Korea Khaled Abdelrahman, Cairo is on the verge of concluding a deal with Seoul for up to 100 FA-50 light combat aircraft. The agreement should also include technology transfer. An official from Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), the jet manufacturer, claimed that this procurement would 'advance the Egyptian aviation industry and strengthen strategic partnerships across Africa and the Middle East'. The fighter, which has 70% commonality with the classic Lockheed Martin F-16, would likely replace ageing Alpha Jets and K-8E trainers. According to industry analysts, Egypt could start by ordering a first batch of 36 aircraft worth around $1 billion, before potentially procuring more. If Cairo finally buys the whole 100, around 70 would be built directly in Helwan, Egypt after KAI signed an agreement in early 2023 with Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI), an Egyptian state-owned company. Military cooperation between South Korea and Egypt is not limited to this procurement. In 2016, Egyptian leader Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and then South-Korean president Moon Jae-in signed a comprehensive agreement aiming to deepen military and trade cooperation. The result was the gift of a second-hand Pohang-class corvette to the Egyptian Navy in 2017, and a $1.66 billion deal in 2023 for the procurement of around 216 Hanwha K9 self-propelled howitzers, an undisclosed number K10 ammunition resupply vehicles, and 51 K11 fire direction control vehicles. The year 2025 marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Cairo and Seoul. In recent years, the two countries strengthened a lot their relations. In fact, some Egyptian officials see the South Korean development since the end of the Korean War in 1953 as a path to follow for their nation. On Seoul's side, Egypt is perceived as an investment opportunity for South Korean companies, as well as an entry point for Middle East and North African markets. For example, in August 2022 Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Company won a $2.25 billion contract alongside a Rosatom subsidiary to build the first Egyptian nuclear power plant in El Dabaa, while Samsung got a 'golden licence' in august 2023 to build a factory in Beni Suef. Written by ADIT – The Bulletin and republished with permission. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO) Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Arts & Culture Arwa Gouda Gets Married (Photos)
Express Tribune
26-03-2025
- General
- Express Tribune
Two French military jets collide midair during aerobatic rehearsal
French Air Force said that two Alpha Jets from the Patrouille de France collided during a seven-plane training flight. PHOTO: Listen to article Two French military jets collided midair during an aerobatic rehearsal on Tuesday, crashing in flames near an air base in northeastern France. Video footage of the dramatic incident near Saint-Dizier shows two Alpha Jets from the Patrouille de France (PAF) aerobatic team spiralling to the ground after colliding while performing synchronized manoeuvres. Three pilots and one passenger safely ejected and parachuted to the ground, the French Air and Space Force confirmed on social media. The incident occurred at approximately 15:40 local time. The aircraft were part of a seven-plane formation conducting precision stunts when the collision occurred. "At BA 113 in Saint-Dizier, two Alpha Jets from the Patrouille de France collided during a seven-plane training flight," stated the Air Force. "The three pilots, including one passenger, were able to eject in time and are safe. No casualties have been reported at this stage." French Armed Forces Minister Sébastien Lecornu said emergency services responded swiftly, providing medical care to the crew, who sustained minor injuries. Saint-Dizier's mayor, Quentin Brière, said one jet crashed into a silo and the other in a nearby marshy wooded area, according to reports by AFP cited in Le Parisien. The cause of the collision remains unclear. The Alpha Jet is used primarily for pilot training and aerobatic displays. Patrouille de France, founded in 1953, is renowned for its precision flying, regularly performing at high-profile events such as Bastille Day celebrations.
Russia Today
26-03-2025
- General
- Russia Today
French military jets collide midair (VIDEO)
Two military jets from a renowned aerobatic team have collided midair during a stunt rehearsal in France, crashing to the ground and erupting in a fireball, footage of the incident showed. Three people – two pilots and one passenger – managed to eject before the crash and were 'found conscious,' the French Air and Space Force wrote on X. The crash took place near an airbase in Saint-Dizier, eastern France, on Tuesday afternoon during a training drill involving six Alpha Jets from the Patrouille de France, the French Air Force's precision aerobatics team. Footage captured by bystanders showed the moment the jets, engaged in a stunt and releasing smoke trails, collided in midair. The aircraft then spiraled toward the ground as crew members were seen ejecting and deploying their parachutes. Moments later, the jets crashed to the ground and erupted in a fiery plume. 🇫🇷 Nouvelle vidéo de l'accident aérien de la Patrouille de FranceL'agence France-Presse a publié une vidéo du crash de l'avion Alpha Jet de la Patrouille de tôt dans la journée, deux avions du groupe sont entrés en collision alors qu'ils effectuaient des… — Grelet J-Christophe (@JCGRELET) March 25, 2025 French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu confirmed the incident on X, noting that the emergency services were quickly deployed to the scene. 'Slightly injured, they were taken into care,' he wrote. 'Thanks to the emergency services mobilized, thoughts for our pilots of the Patrouille de France.' Saint-Dizier Mayor Quentin Briere said one of the jets crashed into a grain silo, causing an explosion, while the other came down on agricultural land, as cited by Le Parisien. There were no reported injuries on the ground. Crash de deux Alpha Jet de la Patrouille de France à Saint-Dizier 💥 . — Ivs (@Ivs125034) March 25, 2025 Two people were transported to a nearby hospital in a condition described as a 'relative emergency,' according to Le Figaro. The third person, identified as having sustained multiple injuries, is reportedly receiving treatment from the army. The French authorities said it was not immediately clear what caused the collision. The Alpha Jet is a two-seat light attack and advanced trainer aircraft, developed in the 1970s by France's Dassault Aviation and Germany's Dornier. It is primarily used for pilot training and aerobatic displays.
