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

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 defence ministry
• Eagles of Civilisation 2026
• Egypt
• Egyptian Air Force
• J-10C
• J-16
• Pakistan
• People’s Liberation Army
• Russia

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