Trump ‘Rejigs’ Mideast Policy, Finally Okays AMRAAM Sale For Egypt, Big Boost For Sisi’s F 16s? | 4K

After decades of denial, the US on July 25 approved a $4.67 billion arms package for Egypt, including 100 AIM-120 AMRAAMs and NASAMS air defence systems. The sale marks a major boost to Egypt’s air defences amid regional threats and could see AMRAAMs deployed on Egyptian F-16s for the first time. The deal, long delayed due to concerns over Israel’s qualitative military edge, signals a shift in US policy and significantly enhances Egypt’s missile interception capabilities against drones and cruise missiles. 00:00 – INTRODUCTION01:49 – WHY IS THE US ARMS TRANSFER A BIG BOOST FOR EGYPT?04:05 – AMRAAMs AND EGYPT’S F-16n18oc_world n18oc_crux