Press TV Russia starts delivering Antey-2500 missile systems to Egypt Russia has started to provide Egypt with Antey-2500 air defense missile systems under a recent deal reached between Moscow and Cairo, a report says. Citing a high-ranking source in the Russian Defense Ministry, Interfax news agency said on Thursday that "deliveries of auxiliary technological equipment have been launched. Within a year, Egypt will receive launchers and other equipment." The source added that "the contract is being implemented according to schedule." The source, however, decline to reveal the exact number of Antey-2500 systems that would be delivered to Egypt. Read more: http://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2015/03/05/400348/Russia-providing-Egypt-with-Antey2500 The Wall Street Journal Egyptian Government Replaces Interior Minister Egypt's government replaced its top law-enforcement official in a cabinet reshuffle on Thursday, state media said, in a move that pointed to official frustration over persistent terrorist attacks against Egyptian soldiers, businesses and civilian targets. Prime Minister Ibrahim Mehleb appointed Magdy Abdel-Ghafar, a general in Egypt's police service, to replace Mohammed Ibrahim as interior minister, according to the Egyptian state's flagship newspaper Al Ahram. Mr. Ibrahim will become an adviser for security affairs to the prime minister—a customary appointment for officials who have been removed from top positions. Read more: http://www.wsj.com/articles/egypts-al-sisi-replaces-interior-minister-1425565627
