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Egypt's chief-of-staff promises army overhaul
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Published: 30.09.12, 10:28
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1. why is america giving them money they obviously dont need
zionist forever   (09.30.12)
New submarines New missiles Other new weapons and purchasing to start within the next 3-6 months. Where is the money coming for, I thought they were having major economic problems. Good thing Congress just refused a $450 million cash handout because obviously if the first thing the new government plans to spend money on is the military then there can't be any shortage of funds in the civilian sector. The region is about to get alot more dangerous with Iran improving its missies, Olmert who wants to make his big comeback allowed Hezbollah to increase their arsenal after Lebanon and now Egypt modifying its military. Saudi Arabia has the biggest and most modern airforce in the region ( bigger & more modern than the IAF ) and other Gulf states modernising their airforces some within striking range of Israel. Everybody except Israel it seems is gearing up for a big fight and we are cutting the military budget ( again ).
2. No danger for Israel
olavi ,   espoo, finland   (09.30.12)
The time period will be 3-6 years, not months. And after 6 years the situation is still the same. Egyptians want food and housing not fighting, in which they are a miserable military. They are the most rapid army to capitulate.
3. Egyptian Army
Enoch ,   Toronto   (09.30.12)
Israel has no fear as long as the Egyptian army is led by a sissy.
4. <Officers have said...
solomon ,   bklyn   (10.01.12)
the US money benefits American arms manufacturers as it forces Egypt to buy outdated weaponry.> Huh? Can someone explain what they mean? How does money from the US force them to buy outdated equipment? How does buying ‘outdated’ equipment benefit US arms manufacturers? How come we don’t hear the same complaints from Israel? How come we always hear from Israel’s enemies that purchases by Israel of US arms using the funds the US gives Israel (requiring that Israel spend the money in the US), does NOT benefit the US?
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