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Egypt has signed a $400 million contract for the development of the WJ-700 drone, locally named 'Al-Saqr', as part of a strategic shift towards a drone-based military force. This move involves abandoning plans for large manned fighter jet purchases, focusing instead on Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicles (Ucav) and enhancing local production capabilities through technology transfer initiatives. The country aims to significantly bolster its UAV arsenal, exceeding 480 units, to ensure effective deterrence and operational sustainability.