Egyptian Rafales

Egypt’s intention to acquire another 12 Rafales from Dassault seems to have been delayed over issues on the supply of components for the Scalp cruise missiles Egypt wants to acquire. Egypt has wanted its Rafales to be armed with Mica air-to-air missiles, Scalp cruise missiles and AASM Hammer guided missiles, but there are issues with some US-components in the systems. Meanwhile, half of the 24 Rafales Egypt ordered in February 2015 have been delivered with more expected this year.