An Egyptian fighter jet crashed during a military exercise, the military spokesman announced Sunday.

The spokesman for the Egyptian Army, Gharib Abdel-Hafez said the fighter jet that took off on a training flight, crashed due to technical malfunction.

The crew survived and no damage was caused on the ground, Abdel-Hafez noted.

Another fighter jet crashed due to a technical malfunction in June, according to the spokesman.

Egypt inked a contract with France to purchase 30 Rafael fighter jets last year in May. The purchase of 30 Rafael fighter jets would be financed through a loan to be repaid in 10 years, according to the country's defense ministry.