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U.S. Cuts Off Aid To Egypt, Blocking F-16s, Apaches

Defense Daily Staff

Thursday, October 10th, 2013

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The Obama administration has cut off most military assistance to Egypt, a move that effectively blocks the shipment of major weapons systems already in procurement for the country. Lockheed Martin F-16s. The State Department released a statement on Wednesday announcing the withholding of most military assistance, and said it will remain in effect until the military, which has run the country since ousting President Mohamed Morsi in July, demonstrates progress in transitioning back to civilian and democratic rule. State Department…

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