via Janes.
The first two Ambassador IV-class fast missile craft to be built for Egypt in the United States by VT Halter Marine are being prepared for delivery.The Israeli Navy is finally going to have some competition.
The Pensacola News Journal reported that the two vessels were seen being loaded into a civilian transport ship in Pensacola Bay, Florida, on 25 May. It published a photograph of first-of-class S Ezzat (682), which was officially handed over to the Egyptian Navy on 19 November. The second Ambassador IV, F Zekry (683), was handed over in December.
Automatic Identification System (AIS) data shows that Combi Dock III (IMO: 9432828), a semi-submersible transport ship that is capable of carrying both 62 m vessels, is currently moored off Pensacola Naval Air Station.
If Egypt goes rogue then they're going to have some real nice tech to attack our ally with.
Want a kick in the pants (yeah I'm repeating myself)? The Ambassador class is 1500 tons lighter than the LCS but has at least twice (probably 3 times) more firepower.
