Egypt has purchased 30 French Tornado fighter jets

Egyptian media reported on May 3rd that Egypt and France had recently signed a contract to purchase 30 Tornado fighter jets from French aircraft manufacturer Dassault.

The total value of the contract is 3.95 billion euros, including 30 fighter jets and two other contracts, AFP reported. To buy the fighters, Egypt received a 10-year financing loan from France for 85 percent of the total contract.

In 2015, Egypt and France signed a contract to supply the Egyptian Air Force with 24 Fighter Jets.