Walid El-Sadek was gunned down in Salam City. Two assailants opened fire on elements from the Third Field Army. The military cadets who were attacked responded instantly, killing one assailant. Earlier on Sunday, a roadside bomb killed two Egyptian policemen in the restive city of Al-Arish. Source Ahram
Russia has signed an estimated $2 billion contract for the supply of about 12 Su-35 multi-role fighter jets to Egypt. Source: Defenseworld
Meeting in Russia’s Black Sea resort of Sochi, the Russian and Egyptian presidents have signed what officials describes as a strategic cooperation treaty designed to increase trade, military, and other ties between the two nations. Source: Radio Free Europe
Egypt is working on a new model for future oil and natural gas production contracts in undeveloped areas to spur exploration and help become self-sufficient in energy, oil ministry and company officials said. Source: Bloomberg
