As it moved away from relying on Soviet types, the Egyptian Air Force acquired around 100 Mirage 5s in a variety of marks - 5SDD, 5DE, 5DR and 5E. Most were second-hand from Saudi Arabia and the UAE. They have now all been withdrawn from service although the Mirage 2000 continues to operate. In 2022 Pakistan was negotiating with Egypt to obtain 36 surplus Mirage 5s to add to its large fleet.

A Dassault Mirage 5E2, upgraded radarless attack version for Egypt, with a navigation and attack system identical to the one found on the Alpha Jet MS2. 16 built. This one is fitted with a nose of M-5SDE !! Seen at the Egyptian Air Force Museum which is adjacent to Almaza Air Force Base.