Obama Approves Longbow For Egypt

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States has approved the transfer of an
advanced attack helicopter to Egypt.
The administration of President Barack Obama has notified Congress that
Egypt would receive the AH-64D Apache Longbow attack helicopter in an $820
million deal. Congress, notified on the eve of Obama's visit to Cairo and
the Middle East, has 30 days to block the Egyptian request for the Longbow.
"Egypt will use the AH-64D for its national security and protecting its
borders," the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said. "The aircraft will
provide the Egyptian military more advanced targeting and engagement
capabilities. The proposed sale will provide for the defense of vital
installations and will provide close air support for the military ground
forces. Egypt will have no difficulty absorbing these helicopters into its
armed forces."