The Pentagon on Thursday said it had no plans to halt weapons deliveries to Egypt in coming months despite a popular revolt against President Hosni Mubarak’s rule.<\/p>\n
While the US administration was examining its economic and military aid to Egypt in light of political upheaval there, military assistance had not been suspended, a spokesman said.<\/p>\n
“There’s a difference between halting the aid and reviewing it,” said Colonel Dave Lapan.<\/p>\n
As senior US officers closely monitored fast-moving events in Cairo, Lapan said Egypt’s military continued to display “restraint” in the crisis so far.<\/p>\n
“To date we have seen them act professionally and with restraint. Again it’s a very fluid situation so we’re watching every single day,” Lapan told reporters.<\/p>\n
The White House has suggested that US assistance for Egypt is under review in the face of a wave of street demonstrations demanding Mubarak step down.<\/p>\n
Spare parts for F-16 warplanes, coastal patrol ships and fuses for munitions are among items due to be delivered to Egypt in the early part of this year, Lapan said.<\/p>\n