The Trump administration has recently informed Cairo of its decision to cut military aid to the Egyptian military, with the change set to take effect next year.

The report comes from the Qatari newspaper Al-Arabi Al-Jadeed, citing Egyptian diplomatic sources.
According to the sources, an unofficial Egyptian delegation recently visited Washington to discuss the consequences of the U.S. decision.

The delegation sought to clarify the position of Egypt’s military leadership.

Its members included a former Secretary-General of the Arab League, a former Egyptian foreign minister, and a former Egyptian minister of industry.

During the meetings, high-ranking Egyptian officials emphasized that Egypt’s military policy is primarily focused on maintaining regional stability.

“They warned of the dangers and consequences of any plans to relocate Palestinians to Egypt or Jordan, arguing that such moves would threaten the stability of both governments,” the sources said.

Egypt has long been a key U.S. ally in the Middle East, with military cooperation forming an important part of the relationship.

The U.S. provides Egypt with approximately $1.3 billion in annual military aid, which is used to purchase American military equipment, train personnel, and maintain infrastructure.

The two countries also conduct regular joint military exercises, such as Bright Star, one of the largest multinational drills in the region.

These exercises are aimed at improving interoperability, sharing expertise, and strengthening cooperation between the armed forces of both nations. Bilateral military ties also focus on resolving regional conflicts and ensuring security in the Suez Canal.

In 2024, the U.S. State Department approved the sale of weapons, military goods, and services to Egypt under three agreements totaling $5.35 billion.