NewzChinese and Egyptian military forces recently participated in a collaborative air combat exercise named Eagles of Civilization 2026, held in Egypt. The drills focused on enhancing close-range manoeuvring skills and electronic warfare tactics, with Chinese pilots engaging in exercises alongside Egyptian Rafale and MiG-29 aircraft.
During the joint training operations, Chinese J-16 fighters—supported by additional assets—interacted directly with the varied aircraft fleets operated by the Egyptian military, providing insights into the performance and operational capabilities of both Western-origin Rafale and Soviet-designed MiG-29 fighter jets.
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