The fact
This third deal would bring the total number of French combat jets operated by Cairo to 78.
La Tribune reports that talks are progressing, though no official confirmation has been made yet.
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Why it matters
Cette commande renforcerait la coopération militaire franco-égyptienne et soutiendrait l’industrie aéronautique française, dépendante des exportations pour maintenir ses emplois et ses capacités de production.