Egypt has reportedly finalized a substantial defense contract valued at approximately $400 million to acquire 10 Chinese-manufactured WJ-700 unmanned combat aerial vehicles (UCAVs). According to information emerging from Chinese and Arabic defense reporting channels, the agreement was executed in June 2025, representing a significant expansion of Egypt’s drone warfare capabilities. Should the deal proceed to full implementation, Egypt would become the second confirmed operator of the WJ-700 platform following Algeria, underscoring the growing penetration of Chinese combat drone technology throughout