US warns Egypt over Russian Su-35 fighter jets deal

[Aramagedon]

Photo by PJSC "United Aircraft Corporation"
US senior administration official has warned Egypt against buying a Russian Su-35 multi-role air-defense fighters and air-launched weapons.

“In terms of the expanding Russian influence in the region, that’s obviously something which we are quite concerned. We don’t see a lot of material benefits to engagements with the Russians”, the official said on Monday. “We just would encourage the Egyptians to turn more toward the West, toward the United States”.

According to him, Washington has already faced the same situation with China, India, and Turkey. The official explained that Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act or CAATSA (the law on countering America’s opponents through sanctions) is in effect in the United States. The document provides for retaliatory measures for those countries that enter into transactions with the Russian defense or intelligence sectors.

“The president views the relationship with Egypt, as he does all of our … relationships with foreign countries … through the lens of America First and what serves our interest,” the official said.

The official said the administration was encouraging Egypt to develop democratic institutions while being mindful of U.S. security interests.

According to media reports in recent weeks, Egypt would buy “over two dozen” Su-35 fighter jets from Russia. Egypt has reportedly signed a $2 billion deal with Russia to buy more than 20 Sukhoi SU-35 fighter jets, as well as weapons for the aircraft. Russian newspaper Kommersant reported on March 18, the acquisition will significantly boost the Egyptian Air Force’s potential alongside deliveries of the MiG-29M/M2, which are ongoing.

Moreover, the United States wants to expand its counterterrorism partnership with Egypt given that terrorism remains a significant threat to that country’s stability, a senior administration official said in press briefing.

“Terrorism is a very significant threat to Egypt’s stability, from Libya, Sinai and the South, so they are kind of uniquely positioned to be responding to a whole range of threats in that theater. For us, it’s a very, very important partnership that we want to expand,” the official said on Monday.

The official noted that Egypt plays an important diplomatic role in negotiating with Hamas, and is working to persuade the Palestinian movement to comply with the conditions that would move them out of being considered a terrorist organization.

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The yankee animals once again ...

 

[ShaikhKamal]

USA has sold Egypt F-16 with limited capabilities so that it cannot challenge Zionist entity. Now that Egypt is buying the capable Su-35 Americans feel threatened for the Zionist entity. Now it seems that Egypt is buying the right military equipment to defend itself.

 

[UzaySan]

Now that Egypt is buying capable Su-35 they feel threatened for the Zionist entity

lol
Egypt is number one ally for israel

 

[Yongpeng Sun-Tastaufen]

America is going down. Whites are dwindling in America.

 

[damm1t]

I am telling you. Fall of the US will be so bad.

 

[The SC]

The US has to present a better alternative.. F-15.. F-18.. F-35..!? but even then it won't be very appealing to Egypt with the experience of the F-16 weapons restrictions..Egypt already announced officially on national tv that it has bought 29 SU-35 along with other systems announced and delivered..

 

[maximuswarrior]

Where is he that pathetic Jewboy @Solomon2?

LOL your daddy seems very concerned about your well-being.

 

[Falcon29]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1115715214295564289

Lol, is this true?

 

[maximuswarrior]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1115715214295564289

Lol, is this true?

Daddy America cannot afford to piss off Egypt.

 

[Abdelrahman]

lol
Egypt is number one ally for israel

Very funny to be said from a Turkish citizen. The first Islamic nation to admit the presence of Israel in 1949, only one year after its establishment. The nation of Incerlik military base from which the American military air bridge to Israel (Nickel-Grass Operation) to save its entity was conducted in October 1973 war

 

[Falcon29]

Daddy America cannot afford to piss off Egypt.

If Pompeo really said that, that is hilarious. I think the purchase has already been done. Regardless of Sisi, this is for the EAF. Egyptian army can do coup against Sisi anytime. I think sanctioning Egypt for developing military capabilities crossed a red line. Egypt is revamping their Air Force recently and I like the moves they are making in that department.

 

[Abdelrahman]

If Trump can offer F-35 as an alternative, we can hear his yells, but this will be after completing the SU-35 deal. We can consider his fears about his Israeli babies in future contracts, after the SU-35s.

 

[Falcon29]

If Trump can offer F-35 as an alternative, we can hear his yells, but this will be after completing the SU-35 deal. We can consider his fears about his Israeli babies in future contracts, after the SU-35s.

F35 is too expensive, you think Egypt will go for it anyways if US offered to sell? And weren't you interested in Rafale? Actually I think you already got some delivered, that along with Su35 and F16 is pretty neat.

 

[damm1t]

Very funny to be said from a Turkish citizen. The first Islamic nation to admit the presence of Israel in 1949, only one year after its establishment. The nation of Incerlik military base from which the American military air bridge to Israel (Nickel-Grass Operation) to save its entity was conducted in October 1973 war

Haven't you heard? Keep your friends close and enemies closer.

Btw, time is different now. Egypt once fought them, lose in some days, now an Israel & Usa vassal state.

 

[Abdelrahman]

F35 is too expensive, you think Egypt will go for it anyways if US offered to sell? And weren't you interested in Rafale? Actually I think you already got some delivered, that along with Su35 and F16 is pretty neat.

It’s a challenge, he can’t offer it since Netanyahu’s approval were given only for certain nations. But if it happens why not? A 5th gen. fighter jet will be a good addition to the current fleets. This has nothing to do with the SU-35 deal as Egypt should not harm its military relations with the Russians for the untrustworthy Americans, but in this imaginary case, future contracts can be revised if there are competitive American alternatives.

Haven't you heard? Keep your friends close and enemies closer.

Btw, time is different now. Egypt once fought them, lose in some days, now an Israel & Usa vassal state.

At least we fought them, and was the only nation that stood against them and their American protectors with Arab brothers for more than 3 decades and 5 wars, a nation that had a war in 1956 against UK, France and Israel combined for the sake of the same issue, but you were and still their vassal state since the establishment of your republic.

Nothing has changed but words, no actions. Still the military cooperation with the Israelis (Popeyes, Phantoms..etc), still the American military bases as they are, and still the NATO membership. Nothing has changed. If Ataturk woke up from his grave and took your leadership again, you will follow him and even the words will disappear.