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Chinese J-16 fighters arrive in Egypt for joint military exercise

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Chinese J-16 fighter jets have arrived in Egypt for the "Eagles of Civilisation 2026" joint military exercise. This marks the first deployment of these aircraft to Africa, covering a distance of 6,000 kilometers and requiring mid-air refueling. The exercise, which includes air combat tactics and air superiority operations, is a significant step in China's military cooperation with Egypt, following last year's deployment of J-10C fighters. AI

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Chinese J-16 fighters arrive in Egypt for joint military exercise

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Dewey Sim ·

    Chinese J-16 fighters arrive in Egypt ahead of Eagles of Civilisation 2026 joint drill

    A fleet of Chinese J-16 fighters has arrived in Egypt ahead of a joint exercise that will be the aircraft’s first-ever deployment to Africa. The planes and aviators taking part in the Eagles of Civilisation 2026 exercise arrived at an Egyptian airbase on Friday morning after a 6,…

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