China’s J-10C “Losing” To FA-50 Fighters For Egypt Deal?

Since the Chinese J-10C fighter jets arrived in Egypt for the first-ever Eagles of Civilization 2025 joint air drills, all eyes have remained on the Chinese aircraft that have been offered to Cairo. However, as per reports, Cairo has set its sights on the South Korean FA-50 instead.

According to the latest reports, the Egyptian ambassador to South Korea, Khaled Abdelrahman, stated that his country is looking to buy 100 FA-50 fighter jets. A transfer of transfer is also expected, the ambassador reportedly stated. 

The Egyptian ambassador reportedly said the discussions between the two sides have been progressing on a positive note after months of negotiations. “We hope the technical and detailed discussions between our institutions and Korean firms will lead to a successful outcome,” Abdelrahman was quoted as saying.

Currently, there is speculation that Egypt may place an initial order for 36 of the 100 aircraft. This could eventually be supplemented by the rest of the aircraft constructed immediately in Helwan, Egypt.

The report stated that the local manufacturing of aircraft in Egypt would be enabled by an agreement signed between the Korean Aerospace Industries (KAI) and the Egyptian state-owned Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI) in 2023.