US State Department approves potential USD 554 mn military sale to Egypt

The US State Department has approved a potential USD 554 mn military sale for Follow-On Technical Support (FOTS) for various ships to Egypt, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) said. “The proposed sale is essential to maintain Egypt’s national security, regional stability, and the [unobstructed] flow of worldwide commerce via the Suez Canal,” the DSCA said.