Turmoil in Egypt isn't stopping a shipment of 20 F-16 fighter jets, including this one - already emblazoned with Egypt's flag. (Courtesy: Carl Richards)
Lawmakers Question Gift Of 20 F-16s To Morsi's Egypt -- FOX News
Key lawmakers expressing concerns about the Obama administration's plan to send 20 F-16 fighter jets to Egypt, where new President Mohamed Morsi's allegiances are as uncertain as his grip on power.
Under a foreign aid deal signed in 2010, when Morsi's U.S.-friendly predecessor Hosni Mubarak was in charge, the U.S. is giving the planes to Egypt's air force, which already has more than 200 of the aircraft. The first four jets are to be delivered beginning Jan. 22, a source at the naval air base in Fort Worth, where the planes have been undergoing testing, told FoxNews.com. But the $213 million gift is raising questions on Capitol Hill as Morsi is under fire for trying to seize dictatorial powers and allegedly siccing thugs and rapists on protesters.
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More News On The U.S. Sending (For Free) 20 F-16s To Egypt
More F-16s for Egypt fuels arms debate -- UPI
Obama approved F-16 fighter jets as gift to Egypt -- RT
Obama defies congressional leaders, OKs delivery of F-16s to Egypt -- World Tribune
US supplies Egypt with F-16 fighter jets -- YNet
US to Send 20 Fighter Jets to Egypt Despite Turmoil -- Newsmax
US Sends Muslim Brotherhood’s Morsi 20 F-16 Warplanes -- Arutz Sheva
Egypt: Obama sends Muslim Brotherhood rulers more tanks and fighter jets -- Examiner
Obama's F-16 Delivery Could Help Egypt Destroy Israel -- IBD Editorials
Does Egypt Need Advance Aircraft? -- Roger Kaplan, American Spectator
My Comment: As I had mentioned in a previous post .... this is nuts. But such is the state of affairs when it comes to passing around US military aid to 'questionable' governments.
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