Russia is the ideal military ally of Egypt

[HannibalBarca]

That's true, but don't you think that ToT is really beneficial up to a certain point? For example, wouldn't it be smarter to be able to produce the vital items that would be cut off, like you said, such as spare parts and weapons. Those are the more pressing things during times of war since they're smaller, easier to handle and are more in demand. Egypt should really develop it's own A/A missile and PGM's with corresponding hardware/software to integrate them in all or even just some of its aircraft. Problem is getting the source codes from the Americans who will most likely never allow that. Not sure if the French or Russians would, but that can be figured before going into the plan. It's a big task and unlikely to happen, but seems like the best option IMO.

Well... you can do both...acquire ToT and dev Missiles and such... .
The problem Egypt do not have a strategic partner who will help her dev those critical pcs... RU will not, same for the US and same for CN ( at least non criticals one)... The only in the Region who could do so with JV and such, will be Turkey via their State owned Def industries... Like they have done with KSA /UAE etc... (Aselsan/Havelsan and Rokestan in the future...). But since Egypt and Turkey do not share "good" relationship... thing like that will not happen soon...

Egypt is acquiring some type of ToT ( limited ones, but at least some) like the Vessels manufacturing with French Shipbuilder... But it's quitly lacking behind major player in the region... and that's a problem.

Only buying has it's limits... you have to be under the influence of someone/thing...

 

[The SC]

People in Egypt started to be realistic about the relations with Russia after the tourism crisis between the two countries.

The tourism crises came after the downing of the Russian civilian airplane over Sinai.. that was done by people who didn't want that much Russians visiting Egypt..And to destry the Egyptian tourism industry..

 

[BordoEnes]

Good to see you again, BTW. Where you been? Small correction to your statement - the US aid and all American goodies does not restrict Egypt from purchasing arms/weapons from Russia or other countries. The US military aid is restricted to purchasing only US-made weapons and cannot be used to purchase arms or weapons platforms from other countries, since it needs to be recycled into the US economy. That's the primary condition to the US aid which is the same condition applied to Israel's $3.2 billion in aid. It does not prohibit purchasing arms in any quantity from other countries, as long as the funding is not part of the US aid.

I have been great thanks for asking. My point was that allying yourself with Russia will be a huge political mistake. Buying some Russian weaponry here and there is something normal that even many other NATO countries do, but my point was completely allying yourself militarily with Russia is the same as allying yourself politically with them, which is simply suicide on Egypt's part. Again nothing wrong with buying Russian goodies because occasionaly the situation requires it to.

 

[MICA]

People in Egypt started to be realistic about the relations with Russia after the tourism crisis between the two countries.

Hopefully we will understand that our best friend should be a powerful economy/Army not a country to rely on

 

[Gomig-21]

I have been great thanks for asking. My point was that allying yourself with Russia will be a huge political mistake. Buying some Russian weaponry here and there is something normal that even many other NATO countries do, but my point was completely allying yourself militarily with Russia is the same as allying yourself politically with them, which is simply suicide on Egypt's part. Again nothing wrong with buying Russian goodies because occasionaly the situation requires it to.

Got it. BTW, I thought I was responding to Barca which is why I asked where you been. Nice to see you anyway!

 

[BordoEnes]

Got it. BTW, I thought I was responding to Barca which is why I asked where you been. Nice to see you anyway!

Well that was awkward lol.

 

[zestokryl]

Egypt is owned by zionist money

Eve if that is not the case, after Sadats betreyal od Soviet Union after the later delivered thousands of weapon units, for free , there cant be anything similar to ally relationship

 

[Amun]

Egypt is owned by zionist money

Eve if that is not the case, after Sadats betreyal od Soviet Union after the later delivered thousands of weapon units, for free , there cant be anything similar to ally relationship

First of all, you must know that Egypt is the number 1 country in the world that faught zionists who want to occupy other countries many times.

As for betrayal , also you need to read more about Egypt and Middle East ..... If you give me some weapons it doesn't mean that you owe my decision, you might do that with Our beloved wounded Syria , Erdoghan but not Egypt.

This doesn't mean that I ignore the support that Russia gave Egypt in the past and nowadays.... Or I will be ungrateful .

 

[AZADPAKISTAN2009]

Would make sense
However Egypt does have a multivendor strategy

 

[MICA]

This doesn't mean that I ignore the support that Russia gave Egypt in the past and nowadays.... Or I will be ungrateful .

Everything was paid , so it wasn't a favor from Russia\Soviet union

 

[Amun]

Everything was paid , so it wasn't a favor from Russia\Soviet union

Can't agree more.