# Egypt deployed forces to Saudi Arabia before Sisi’s public pledge of military support, sources say

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/egypt-deployed-forces-to-saudi-arabia-before-sisis-public-pledge-of-military-support-sources-say/
- Published: 2026-11-11T13:05:47+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-11T13:23:21+00:00
- Original publisher: Middle East Eye (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/egypt-deployed-forces-saudi-arabia-before-sisi-pledge-military-support
- Topics: Middle East, World

## Key points

- Egyptian forces were in Saudi Arabia months before Sisi’s public pledge.
- The reported deployment included Rafale jets, helicopters and transport aircraft.
- Parliament approved support, but its precise scope remains undisclosed.

## Summary

Egypt had deployed military aircraft and forces to Saudi Arabia months before President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi publicly sought parliamentary approval to support the kingdom, according to Egyptian sources and the foreign minister. The reported deployment points to deepening security coordination as Saudi Arabia faces renewed attacks and regional tensions.

It included Rafale fighter jets, eight helicopters and four transport aircraft, while naval ships moved towards the Bab al-Mandab Strait and air defence systems were repositioned within Egypt. Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said the deployment began after attacks on Saudi Arabia during an escalation with Iran, and was being strengthened. Parliament later approved Sisi’s request by a two-thirds majority, but the exact scale of Egypt’s military commitment remains unclear.

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