Us Approves ‘Chinook Helicopters Sale’ To Egypt Worth $2.6 Bn

The sale, which includes 23 Chinook helicopters, engines, and spare components, was announced by the State Department.

On Thursday, US President Joe Biden's cabinet approved a $2.6 billion military deal to Egypt, including helicopters and other facilities that Cairo had requested.

There are 23 CH-47F Chinook helicopters for sale, as well as 56 engines and other components. The State Department has informed Congress of the sale of the equipment.

According to the government, the sale to a keyMiddle Eastern partner is in America's best interests.

The State Department stated,

"This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a major non-Nato ally that continues to be an important strategic partner in the Middle East.”

The weapon would increase Egypt's heavy-lifting capability, allowing it to strengthen its homeland defense and deter regional threats, according to Washington.

The department stated, "Egypt will have no trouble adopting these equipment plus services into its military forces."

It stated that the sale will not change the region's essential strategic balance, referring to Israel's military dominance.

Boeing Helicopter will be the main contractor for this sale. The deal now has 30 days to be reviewed by Congress, but it does not need their approval to go through.

Last Monday, the US approved the sale of over 5,000 Tow anti-tank missiles to Egypt, as well as support equipment including spare parts, as well as test instruments.

In January, the Biden government announced a $2.2 billion sale of C-130 Super Hercules planes to Egypt, but the sale was rejected in the Senate by Republican Rand Paul and Democrats.

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