China’s J-16 Fighter Jets Share Skies with Rafales in Egypt
The deployment tests China’s ability to move and sustain fighters over 3,700 miles with aerial refuelling, officials said.
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China’s J-16 ‘Hidden Dragon’ to face Rafales at ‘Eagles of Civilization’ joint air exercise in Egypt
China's J-16 fighter jets, also called Hidden Dragon, and the Dassault Rafale are taking part in this year’s Eagles of Civilization joint air exercise in Egypt, according to photos released by the Egyptian Armed Forces (EAF).
Since mid-August, a joint military exercise with China has been taking place in Egypt. Beijing has moved its heavy J-16 fighter jets to Africa for the first time.
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Times of IndiaChina’s J-16 fighter jets share skies with Rafales in Egypt
China's J-16 fighter jets are participating in joint air exercises with Egypt. These drills follow scrutiny of China's J-10C fighters during a past India-Pakistan conflict. The Egyptian Armed Forces stated the exercises focus on common training and operational learning. Participating forces will exchange experience and align combat concepts during the drills. This exercise is part of Egypt's broader joint-training program with partner nations.
J-16 fighters fly 3,700 miles for China-Egypt military drills
China has deployed its J-16 fighter jets to Africa for the first time, sending the aircraft to Egypt for a joint military exercise that also demonstrates the growing ability of the PLA’s Air Force to move combat aircraft across long distances. The fighters travelled about 3,700 miles to reach Egypt, a journey that took roughly nine hours and included mid-air refuelling. The deployment is part of the Eagles of Civilisation 2026 exercise, the sec…
Chinese J-16 Fighters Reach Egypt For First Africa Deployment
Chinese PLA Air Force deployed J-16 heavy fighters to Egypt for Eagles of Civilization 2026 exercise after 3700-mile journey requiring mid-air refueling. At least six J-16 fighters accompanied by KJ-500 airborne early-warning aircraft and Y-20 transport aircraft. First J-16 deployment to Africa. Exercise runs mid-August to early September focusing on air superiority combat tactics. The post China Deploys J-16 Heavy Fighters to Africa Marking Fir…
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