The Week In Defense, May 6-13, 2021

Egyptian Dassault Rafale aircraft
This set of Dassault Rafales would give Egypt the largest fleet of the type outside of France.
Credit: Egyptian Defense Ministry
Egypt Signs Deal for 30 Rafale Fighters Egypt is planning to more than double the size of its Dassault Rafale fleet after signing agreements with France for 30 more aircraft. The $4.5 billion purchase will be made with a loan provided by France with repayments over 10 years, the Egyptian Defense...

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