On January 27, 2026, the Egyptian Minister of Defence and Military Production, Lieutenant General (Lt.-Gen.) Abdel Majeed Saqr discussed the potential acquisition of F-15EX Eagle II fighter jets with United States Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau.
The discussions indicate that the potential F-15EX file is being handled through a carefully shaped by regional security considerations and U.S. export policy.
The following note sheds light on:
- The current status of the discussions,
- The political and export-control considerations shaping the talks, and
- The expected direction of the negotiations in the coming phase.
