Israel Alarmed as Chinese Fighter Jets Deploy to Egypt
According to the English section of webangah News Agency,citing Mehr News Agency and Maan,the Hebrew-language newspaper Maariv reported that the recent arrival of Chinese fighter jets in Egypt has raised alarms in Israel. This development has prompted a reassessment of regional security,particularly regarding Israel’s claimed air superiority.israeli and American radar systems reportedly failed to detect these aircraft.
The report states that Israel fears Egypt’s expanding military strength. Over recent years,Egypt has sought to acquire fifth-generation fighter jets and is exploring military cooperation with Russia,China,South Korea,and Turkey. This includes potential domestic production or joint manufacturing of defense equipment.
According to the article, Egypt’s primary objective is to safeguard its strategic capabilities without relying solely on a single power. This approach began in 2015 with arms purchases covering air defense systems from the United States, Russia, and China. Additionally, Egypt has enhanced its naval forces by adding new submarines and warships. Recently, it also took delivery of three French Rafale fighter jets.
