329. Memorandum From the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Brzezinski) to Secretary of State Vance and Secretary of Defense Brown 1

SUBJECT

  • Longer-Term Security Assistance to Egypt (C)

The President has approved in principle the sale to Egypt of F–16 aircraft and M–60 tanks, and this decision should be communicated to Vice President Mubarak during his upcoming visit. In addition, the Egyptians should be informed that we would also authorize sale of the intermediate export fighter (F–X), if developed. (S)

Zbigniew Brzezinski
  1. Source: Carter Library, National Security Affairs, Staff Material, Middle East, Subject File, Box 12, Egypt: 1–4/80. Secret.