# US combat aircraft in Egypt for international airshow

- Link: https://www.military.africa/2024/09/us-combat-aircraft-in-egypt-for-internation-airshow/
- Published: 2024-09-04T11:10:08+01:00
- Author: Darek Liam

U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, F-15E Strike Eagle, and A-10 Thunderbolt II
aircraft assigned to U.S. Air Forces Central are in place at Egypt’s El Alamein 
International Airport to support the first [Egypt International Airshow, Sept. 3-5, 2024. ](https://www.military.africa/2024/09/the-egypt-international-airshow-underway/?)

The event is [Egypt’s inaugural international airshow ](https://www.military.africa/2024/09/the-egypt-international-airshow-underway/?)
and will showcase the latest technology and innovation in the aerospace and defense
industry.

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“Congratulations to our Egyptian partners for this significant achievement,” said
U.S. Air Force [Lt. Gen. Derek France](https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Biographies/Display/Article/1300660/derek-c-france/),
AFCENT commander. “Preparing to host an event like this takes months of planning
from a dedicated team, and we’re honored to be here for the historic first iteration.”

“This event is an excellent example of the strong strategic partnership between 
Egypt and the United States, which encompasses fields as diverse as education, business,
and security,” added [U.S. Ambassador to Egypt Herro Mustafa Garg](https://eg.usembassy.gov/our-relationship/our-ambassador/).“
Our defense partnership, which has been growing stronger for more than forty years,
is a pillar for regional stability.”

AFCENT regularly supports airshows to highlight advanced coalition capabilities 
while demonstrating the U.S.’ commitment to supporting regional security alongside
its allies and partners.

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“It’s not often the coalition has the chance to come together and evaluate and compare
aircraft and capabilities in a non-operational environment,” said France. “The next
few days will serve as a vital platform for fostering lasting international collaboration
that will strengthen our collective ability to further regional stability.”

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