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Filled with gunsmoke and yellow sand, this ancient and mysterious land has witnessed the rise and fall of countless empires and civilizations for thousands of years, and today, it is still the focus of the world, affecting the nerves of the world
That's right, the Middle East
There seemed to be a different smell wafting in the Middle Eastern sky, no longer a strong smell of gunpowder, but more like a ...... Well, how to say that it has a bit of an "oriental" mystical atmosphere?
The "Oriental Tour" of the Commander of the Egypt Air Force
The matter has to start with the visit of Egypt Air Force Commander Gaadé; this "head" of the Egypt Air Force did not come to China to "casually stroll," and the purpose of his trip, in official terms, was to "strengthen friendly exchanges and cooperation between the Chinese and Egyptian air forces."
Anyone with a discerning eye can see that there must be deeper considerations behind this, no, as soon as Commander Gaad arrived in China, he went straight to the Chinese air base and had a "close contact" with the J-10C fighter
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You know, the main fighter of the Egypt Air Force has always been the United States F-16, and this time showing such a high enthusiasm for Chinese fighters inevitably makes people think about it
According to the analysis of some military experts, Egypt move may be an attempt to "walk on multiple legs" in arms procurement and reduce dependence on United States; after all, for a long time, almost all weapons and equipment in Arab countries have been "monopolized" by United States, and everyone is well aware of the risks and hidden dangers involved
The "American Weapons Complex" of the Air Forces of Arab States
Why do the air forces of Arab countries have a soft spot for United States weapons and equipment?
This has to start after World War II, when the two camps of the United States and the Soviet Union launched a fierce competition in the Middle East, and in order to win over Arab countries, the Soviet Union can be said to have "spent a lot of money" and provided a large number of weapons and equipment
Due to the gap in tactical level, the air forces of the Arab countries were at a disadvantage in the confrontation with Israel, except for a brief "raising eyebrows" in the fourth Middle East war
After the end of the Cold War, Egypt took the lead in "embracing" United States, introducing a large number of F-16 fighters from United States and receiving American tactical training
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Don't say it, this "American-style equipment" and "American-style training" have really improved the combat effectiveness of the Egypt Air Force a lot, so other Arab countries have followed suit, and for a time, the air forces of the entire Arab countries have almost become "United States made"
This "one-sided" source of equipment has also laid huge hidden dangers for Arab countries
Dangerous game on the Middle Eastern "chessboard".
United States has pursued a "balancing" policy in the Middle East, supporting Israel on the one hand and selling weapons to Arab countries on the other hand, trying to maintain a delicate balance of power
To put it bluntly, it is to use Arab countries as "pawns" to balance Israel and safeguard its own interests
In recent years, with the escalation of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, Saudi Arabia and other countries have become increasingly tense with United States, Saudi Arabia has stopped using US dollars to settle oil, and U.A.E. has also demanded that US troops withdraw from their military bases in U.A.E., which shows that the contradictions between Arab countries and United States are intensifying
Under such circumstances, if Arab countries use US-made equipment to confront Israel, they will inevitably be subject to United States restrictions and even sanctions
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Arab countries are also beginning to realize that they cannot put all their eggs in one basket and must seek diversified sources of weapons and equipment in order to seize the initiative in future conflicts
The Future: Diversification and Rebalancing
Looking at the world, there are not many countries that can provide advanced weapons and equipment to Arab countries, and China is undoubtedly a very attractive choice
In recent years, China's military technology has developed rapidly, and a large number of advanced weapons and equipment such as J-20, Y-20, and Zhi-20 have been unveiled one after another, and their performance has been comparable to that of European and United States, and the price is relatively cheap, and the after-sales service is more perfect
More importantly, China has always pursued an independent foreign policy of peace and will not interfere in the internal affairs of other countries or attach any political conditions, which is undoubtedly a huge attraction for Arab countries
In order to truly open up the Middle East market, China's military products still need to overcome some challenges, such as adapting to the special geographical environment and climatic conditions of the Middle East, strengthening communication and exchanges with Arab countries, and enhancing mutual understanding and trust
The "cake" of the Middle East arms procurement market is very large, but the competition is also very fierce, and it will be interesting to see whether China's military enterprises can seize the opportunity and get a share of this "arms feast"!
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In the face of the unpredictable international situation, how will the Arab countries choose? What will be the impact of China's rise in military power on the Middle East? Everyone is welcome to leave a message in the comment area and share your views
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