Russia - Egypt military contracts

Said to be the first pic showing the MiG-35 in Egypt:


Also S-300VM pics taken in Russia  prior to delivery:



All from here:
https://twitter.com/mahmouedgamal44?lang=en

Was there or will it be any parade this year to commemorate the October war? I was hoping all the new stuff (S-300VM, Ka-52, MiG-35 etc.) was or will be shown.

Details of the planned production of T-90 tanks in Egypt

According to the Algerian resource www.menadefense.net, a licensed assembly of Russian T-90S/SK tanks in Egypt is to be launched in the fourth quarter of 2019, when machine sets by Scientific Production Corporation Uralvagonzavod are launched. reached with the Russian side, Egypt must receive and assemble 400 T-90S / SC tanks, of which 200 will be delivered in the form of conventional machine packs (SKD), and 200 more in the form of SKD kits providing for the welding and assembly of certain elements (hulls and towers). gram build tanks in Egypt, designed for 2019-2026 years, the rate of 50 tanks per year.

On the bmpd side, recall that in the annual report of NPK Uralvagonzavod for 2016, the list of priority areas of military-technical cooperation was "work on a project to create an enterprise for the licensed assembly of T-90S/SK tanks from the customer" 818 "(Egypt)" .

Under an agreement with the US, since 1992, Egyptian tank plant No. 200 in Helwan has been licensed for the Egyptian army of American M1A1 Abrams tanks from vehicle kits that are supplied by the US to US military assistance. The plant itself was built in accordance with the 1984 agreement with General Dynamics Corporation worth $ 150 million, fully funded also in the US military aid to Egypt. In total, since 1992 and up to the present time, the United States has financed the delivery to Egypt of 1,105 M1A1 tank sets (the first 75 SKD levels, the rest of the CKD level of varying degrees of containment), in addition to the 25 tanks delivered in 1992. Earlier, Egypt's plans envisaged the release of 1,300-1,500 M1A1 tanks, but at present the prospects for continuing the assembly of these tanks at the plant number 200 do not look quite definite, but, apparently, will continue.

https://bmpd.livejournal.com/3117310.html

"Helicopters of Russia" open a service center in Egypt
https://rostec.ru/news/vertolety-rossii-otkryvayut-servisnyy-tsentr-v-egipte/

"Helicopters of Russia" completes the creation of the company Helwan Factory for Developed Industries (HFDI) in Egypt centre for technical maintenance and repair of helicopters Mi-8/17. The holding plans to certify the Egyptian service center in 2019.

As told in the press service of the holding, at the first stage the centre will undertake the maintenance and repair operated by the Egyptian air force helicopters Mi-8T and Mi-17-1V. In the future it is planned the development of the Mi-17V-5.

"One of the key tasks of "Helicopters of Russia" – the organization of after-sales service, providing first class service throughout the entire life cycle of Russian helicopters. The holding company intends to continue to expand the global network of authorized service centers", – said Deputy General Director of "Helicopters of Russia" - sales services Igor Chechikov.

He noted, for three years in cooperation with Egyptian partners was done enormous work on creation of a service center in the Helwan Factory for Developed Industries (HFDI). The Russian holding has equipped the company with necessary equipment and trained staff on the basis of the aviation training centre of the Novosibirsk aircraft repair plant.

In addition, Moscow helicopter plant. Mil on the results of inspections of the service center gave it the conclusion about the readiness for the overhaul of the helicopters. "Currently, the Egyptian side already implementing a pilot overhaul of helicopters Mi-8T and Mi-17-1V, the results of which are planned certification center", – said Igor Chechikov.

As noted by the Director of international cooperation and regional policy of Rostec Viktor Kladov, the certification of the service center in Egypt opens new opportunities for expanding cooperation with local partners. "Egypt is a longtime strategic partner of Rostec. We interact on a wide range of areas. The helicopter and after-sales service technicians are some of the key areas of our joint work", – he said.

The Mi-8/17 helicopters developed by the Moscow helicopter plant im. The Mil of the holding "Helicopters of Russia", known throughout the world. These machines are used in humanitarian and health missions, cargo and passenger transportation, including VIP. Military transport helicopters Mi-8/17 helicopters designed to transport personnel, cargo inside cabin and on external sling. They can be used for patrol and search-and-rescue operations and to carry weapons. The Mi-8/17 has repeatedly been involved in the fighting, in various "hot spots" and operations against illegal armed groups and drug trafficking.

Egypt has placed an order for “more than a dozen” Su-35 fighters at the end of last year.


http://alert5.com/2019/03/18/egypt-has-placed-order-for-su-35s/

https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/3915483

Russia will deliver several dozen Su-35 to Egypt

Moscow. March 18. INTERFAX.RU - The Russian Federation has concluded a contract for the supply of several dozen heavy Su-35 multifunctional fighters with Egypt, the Kommersant newspaper reported on Monday with reference to two top managers of defense industry enterprises.

“The corresponding agreement, which implies the supply of“ over two dozen machines ”and aviation aids to them in the amount of about $ 2 billion, entered into force at the end of 2018, and the deliveries themselves can begin as early as 2020–2021. The partners refused to disclose the cost of the contract , but noted that the contract "guarantees the capacity utilization of the manufacturer of the machine, the Komsomolsk-on-Amur Aviation Plant, for several years ahead," the publication says.

At the same time, one of the interlocutors of the publication stressed that the production capabilities of the factory line allow the company to produce about 20 such machines for the needs of the Russian aerospace forces without problems in 2019-2020.

The Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation and Rosoboronexport (a special exporter of Russian weapons) refrained from commenting on the newspaper on this topic, Kommersant reports.

https://www.interfax.ru/business/654588

marat wrote:Egypt has placed an order for “more than a dozen” Su-35 fighters at the end of last year.

http://alert5.com/2019/03/18/egypt-has-placed-order-for-su-35s/

https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/3915483

Smart guys

The given price would mean a very good discount for Egypt, roughly $80 million per piece, apparently including weapons. International buyers should take note

GunshipDemocracy wrote:

Russia will deliver several dozen Su-35 to Egypt

Moscow. March 18. INTERFAX.RU - The Russian Federation has concluded a contract for the supply of several dozen heavy Su-35 multifunctional fighters with Egypt, the Kommersant newspaper reported on Monday with reference to two top managers of defense industry enterprises.

“The corresponding agreement, which implies the supply of“ over two dozen machines ”and aviation aids to them in the amount of about $ 2 billion, entered into force at the end of 2018, and the deliveries themselves can begin as early as 2020–2021. The partners refused to disclose the cost of the contract , but noted that the contract "guarantees the capacity utilization of the manufacturer of the machine, the Komsomolsk-on-Amur Aviation Plant, for several years ahead," the publication says.

At the same time, one of the interlocutors of the publication stressed that the production capabilities of the factory line allow the company to produce about 20 such machines for the needs of the Russian aerospace forces without problems in 2019-2020.

The Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation and Rosoboronexport (a special exporter of Russian weapons) refrained from commenting on the newspaper on this topic, Kommersant reports.

https://www.interfax.ru/business/654588

$ 2 billion is the same ammount China paid for their 24 Su-35

It is not likely that Egypt will receive its first Su-35 within two years, taking into account that unlike China and Indonesia, at this time Egypt does not operate Su-27/30 and has no qualified pilots for the Su-35 in the present moment



MiG-29 , Su-35 , S-400 , Ka-52 ….
It really is a big turnaround of Egypt's defense policy after the "Arab springs" sponsored by its Western "partners"

AMCXXL wrote:

GunshipDemocracy wrote:

Russia will deliver several dozen Su-35 to Egypt

Moscow. March 18. INTERFAX.RU - The Russian Federation has concluded a contract for the supply of several dozen heavy Su-35 multifunctional fighters with Egypt, the Kommersant newspaper reported on Monday with reference to two top managers of defense industry enterprises.

“The corresponding agreement, which implies the supply of“ over two dozen machines ”and aviation aids to them in the amount of about $ 2 billion, entered into force at the end of 2018, and the deliveries themselves can begin as early as 2020–2021. The partners refused to disclose the cost of the contract , but noted that the contract "guarantees the capacity utilization of the manufacturer of the machine, the Komsomolsk-on-Amur Aviation Plant, for several years ahead," the publication says.

At the same time, one of the interlocutors of the publication stressed that the production capabilities of the factory line allow the company to produce about 20 such machines for the needs of the Russian aerospace forces without problems in 2019-2020.

The Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation and Rosoboronexport (a special exporter of Russian weapons) refrained from commenting on the newspaper on this topic, Kommersant reports.

https://www.interfax.ru/business/654588

$ 2 billion is the same ammount China paid for their 24 Su-35

It is not likely that Egypt will receive its first Su-35 within two years, taking into account that unlike China and Indonesia, at this time Egypt does not operate Su-27/30 and has no qualified pilots for the Su-35 in the present moment



MiG-29 , Su-35 , S-400 , Ka-52 ….
It really is a big turnaround of Egypt's defense policy after the "Arab springs" sponsored by its Western "partners"

I wonder why Egypt is investing so much money in so many platforms during austerity.

Because US are hostile to them now and they had only US made weapons which could be useless if USA stop providing spare parts.

Buying different hardwares from different countries provides quickly new hardwares as they deliver them in the same time but also political support, french and russian in the case of egypt with rafales, mistrals, sukhoi, migs, ka-52 ...


Just like quatar is buying from everyone so that Saudi arabia can't attack them.

Well, sort of. Egypt won't get attacked by US even if US has so so relations with Egypt now. Egypt is rather strong as of now, and has the backing if Saudi Arabia, which is US backer. So they won't sick one of their vassals on another.

Egypt has to get through it's austerity. This may be a back room deal where they give "$2B to Russia for Su-35", but really, that $2B will go back to Egypt in form of investments since Russia is expanding it's businesses outside of Russia and Egypt is a good spot for it's business for reaching Africa. So far Russia has started it's big plans for manufacturing Russian products in Suez region.

william.boutros wrote:

AMCXXL wrote:

GunshipDemocracy wrote:

Russia will deliver several dozen Su-35 to Egypt

Moscow. March 18. INTERFAX.RU - The Russian Federation has concluded a contract for the supply of several dozen heavy Su-35 multifunctional fighters with Egypt, the Kommersant newspaper reported on Monday with reference to two top managers of defense industry enterprises.

“The corresponding agreement, which implies the supply of“ over two dozen machines ”and aviation aids to them in the amount of about $ 2 billion, entered into force at the end of 2018, and the deliveries themselves can begin as early as 2020–2021. The partners refused to disclose the cost of the contract , but noted that the contract "guarantees the capacity utilization of the manufacturer of the machine, the Komsomolsk-on-Amur Aviation Plant, for several years ahead," the publication says.

At the same time, one of the interlocutors of the publication stressed that the production capabilities of the factory line allow the company to produce about 20 such machines for the needs of the Russian aerospace forces without problems in 2019-2020.

The Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation and Rosoboronexport (a special exporter of Russian weapons) refrained from commenting on the newspaper on this topic, Kommersant reports.

https://www.interfax.ru/business/654588

$ 2 billion is the same ammount China paid for their 24 Su-35

It is not likely that Egypt will receive its first Su-35 within two years, taking into account that unlike China and Indonesia, at this time Egypt does not operate Su-27/30 and has no qualified pilots for the Su-35 in the present moment



MiG-29 , Su-35 , S-400 , Ka-52 ….
It really is a big turnaround of Egypt's defense policy after the "Arab springs" sponsored by its Western "partners"

I wonder why Egypt is investing so much money in so many platforms during austerity.

They play all the cards together. Russia, USA, France (Europe)

miketheterrible wrote:Well, sort of. Egypt won't get attacked by US even if US has so so relations with Egypt now. Egypt is rather strong as of now, and has the backing if Saudi Arabia, which is US backer. So they won't sick one of their vassals on another.

Egypt has to get through it's austerity. This may be a back room deal where they give "$2B to Russia for Su-35", but really, that $2B will go back to Egypt in form of investments since Russia is expanding it's businesses outside of Russia and Egypt is a good spot for it's business for reaching Africa.  So far Russia has started it's big plans for manufacturing Russian products in Suez region.

Well Saudis is also considerig s-400 purchase. There is a fear of Trump in arab world in my opinion. They want more of european and russian military and political support.

Chinese never provide political support no matter what you buy from them. Look venezuela.

And no one knows what Trump will do so they can be invaded anyday by this israeli puppet. Just look what their relations became for the kill of one journalist. US don't want their satellite state to be anything more than dogs.

And btw egypt got attacjed by USA in the form of spring revolution while they were good digs buying billions $ of us stuff. Just for fun they destroyed their country. Imagine now they try to have a good economical situation and stop being a US dog but instead have their own voice and don't support US for everything they say. Of course they could be attacked by them.

US is threatening Egypt with sanctions if they buy Su-35.

Lol

miketheterrible wrote:US is threatening Egypt with sanctions if they buy Su-35.

Lol

They will end up trading with no one if they kepp sanctioning for no reason as stupid jalous and uneducated children. Just keep like that USA

Ka-52 of Egypt Air Force

K variant for mistral ?

Tor M2E in Egypt.

This guy says Egypt will be assembling T-90MS tanks

Egypt will be the first operator of the modern version of the Russian Main battle tanks T-90MS with the establishment of a local production line
https://twitter.com/mahmouedgamal44/status/1183279127861891072

and one more report

The Arab media explained why Egypt chose the T-90 over the Abrams
https://en.topwar.ru/163540-arabskie-smi-pochemu-egipet-predpochel-t-90-abramsu.html

I suspect that after COVID-19 has done the rounds and the oil price crash has worked its way through very few of the 'normal' oil producer countries will have enough money to buy much defense equipment, including Migs. Oil importers might be better placed.

Russia may decide to pay in kind by aiding the Saudi Shiites to destabilise the KSA- then the oil prices will go up again.
Russia always finished wars imposed on her, even if took many decades. https://regnum.ru/news/polit/2898659.html

JohninMK wrote:I suspect that after COVID-19 has done the rounds and the oil price crash has worked its way through very few of the 'normal' oil producer countries will have enough money to buy much defense equipment, including Migs. Oil importers might be better placed.

They are suffering from Russia's positions on oil prices/production, I doubt they will sell anything to them in the next year.

The best that could happen is Iran starting to sell its oil and buying hundreds of sukhoi/mig, Kilo, Steregoushchy ...

Moreover they are very well trained on the mig-29. If they want quickly a new fighter they will go for the mig-35 that is the same in terms of flying caracteristics. The modern avionics are easy to learn. Then buy some su-57.

Too bad Tupolev didn't develop a light stealth bomber with 4000km. It would have had success in Irain/India/Algeria.

AlfaT8 wrote:
Uhm, no.
They would probly like to buy some, they don't the resources for it.
Libya is a very strong no, not until they resolve their Civil war, even after that they wont have what it takes to buy it.
Syria is a good choice, but right now all their resources are going into their Civil war, but they might be able to buy some after the War.
Iran is pretty much the ideal, but sanctions have really messed them up, not to mention the virus that's going on, but even before that when they were interested in the Flankers, Russia banned sales of arms to them, as part of some deal to ratify the START Treaty, all thanks to Medvedev.
This also prevented them from getting the S-300 that was already ordered for some time.
If i recall, the arms embargo ends in 2020, granted the ban is mostly just a formality now, given how the U.S left the INF Treaty.

I don't think you understand how geopolitical money works. Many of those countries have highly sanctioned goods to sell and Russia happens to have a market. Iranian oil is already being "laundered" in Russia for example.

Egypt bought 46 mig-29M and 24 rafales quickly because they were stuck with US f-16 and US were not big fans of Al Sissi. Now they will eveb buy su-35.

Egypt F-16 fleet is ok with the last upgrades , no problem with spare parts even as Egypt made many of them .

Rafale and MIG are necessary as the EAF keeps at least three different types of aircrafts to reduce the dependency on US .

EAF old MIGs are being retired from service , replacing them with MIG-29M2 was the plan .

Also Mirage-5 may be sold to Pakistan , so Rafale was necessary to keep the French part active .

EAF also signed a contract for SU-35 . Having F-16 ,SU-35,Rafale,Mirage-2000 together will be more enough to boost the airforce .