Egypt is still at the negotiating table with the United States to acquire up to 46 Boeing F-15 Eagle fighter jets, a multibillion-dollar deal that would strengthen its air force.
No final agreement or production schedule has been confirmed, according to Tactical Report. While the sale has been approved in principle, export clearance and political reviews are still pending, leaving the timeline for a formal contract uncertain.
The F-15 is a twin-engine, all-weather tactical fighter designed for air superiority missions, long-range strike capability, and multi-role versatility. It has operated in US and allied air forces for decades, making it a cornerstone of modern air combat.
The planned jets would expand Egypt’s modernization program and strengthen its regional air power.
The proposed F-15 sale follows the cancellation of Egypt’s previous Su-35 program with Russia.
US-Egypt Defense Procurement Efforts
Egypt has a long-standing history of defense cooperation with the US, dating back to the Camp David Accords in 1978. Over the decades, this partnership has included extensive arms sales, joint military exercises, and training programs.
Procurements over the years include AH-64 Apache attack helicopters for advanced combat operations and F-16 fighter jets to modernize its air force.
In October 2025, the US approved the $4.67-billion sale of the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System to Egypt.
In addition, the Egyptian navy has received US-built vessels, including frigates and patrol boats, as well as sophisticated radar and surveillance systems to enhance maritime security in the strategically important Red Sea and Mediterranean regions.
Despite these close defense ties, the partnership is not without political constraints. US military aid is conditioned on Egypt’s human rights record, which has occasionally strained the relationship.
For instance, in 2021, the US State Department put on hold $130 million in military aid citing insufficient improvements in human rights.
