According to the "Military Africa" website, official sources confirmed that Egypt is negotiating on the purchase of J-10C and J-31 fighter jets. These new aircraft will be used to replace a large number of old Western fighter jets in the country and to modernize the Egyptian Air Force.

As a powerful country in North Africa, the Egyptian Air Force has more than 200 F-16 fighters, making it the world's fourth largest user of F-16s, as well as 50 MiG-29 fighters and a small number of Mirage 5s. From the perspective of the Egyptian Air Force's equipment composition, its combat effectiveness is mainly maintained by American equipment, which also determines that Egypt's national defense autonomy is subject to the United States in every way.

For example, a few years ago, Egypt planned to import 20 Russian Su-35E fighter jets. Washington threatened to impose sanctions and did not allow Egypt to do so. The transaction was quickly aborted, but they were allowed to purchase French Rafale fighter jets.

In the eyes of the Egyptians, the F-16 has become an old model. How to use more than 200 F-16s is also subject to the control of the United States, because they cannot be separated from the logistical support of the United States. Originally, the United States also agreed to Egypt's purchase of the fifth-generation fighter F-35, but Washington took into account Israel's interests and did not allow neighboring countries to surpass Israel in military strength, so Egypt's purchase of F-35 was quickly aborted.

Russia, which can provide Su-35E fighter jets, cannot provide material support for Egypt's economic and trade interests. Purchasing Rafale fighter jets from the Western camp is just a change of soup but not medicine. Only by purchasing Chinese fighter jets can Egypt ignore the threat from the United States and reshape its national defense equipment structure and foreign relations. A journey of a thousand miles can tell a horse's strength, and time can tell a person's heart. After decades of trials and tribulations, Egypt naturally has a clear idea of how to achieve national defense self-determination. Earlier this year, Egyptian Air Force Commander Lieutenant General Mahmoud Fuad Abdel Gawad visited China. He not only held high-level meetings with the Chinese military, but also had in-depth exchanges with the leaders of AVIC, which is responsible for the export of aviation weapons and equipment. According to foreign media reports, the two sides discussed in detail the possibility of purchasing Chinese fighter jets, including the exchange of technology transfer. In addition, he also witnessed the J-10C fighter jet in Tangshan.

   

Egypt will hold its first air show this year. To show its support, the Chinese Air Force sent seven J-10C performance aircraft and one Y-20 from the August 1st Flying Team. The Y-20 will also perform its first overseas flight show at the air show. These eight aircraft will also make long-distance direct flights with the support of the Y-20's aerial refueling. Recently , a formation of eight Chinese military aircraft flew over the pyramids in Egypt, which is a testimony to the cooperation between the two great civilizations of mankind. Egypt has a strong willingness to purchase, and all signs indicate that the probability of this aviation equipment transaction being completed is quite high .