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Joint air force training bolsters ties

By XIAO HANG and JIA CHONG | China Daily Global | Updated: 2025-07-07 00:00
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The "Eagle of Civilization-2025" drill showcases China-Egypt military cooperation

From April to May, the "Eagle of Civilization-2025" joint air force training between China and Egypt was concluded at an air force base in Egypt. This marked the first time that the Chinese Air Force sent its force packages to Africa for joint training. Shortly after arrival, they swiftly completed equipment deployment, theoretical lectures, mission planning, and coordinated control preparations, before successfully conducting their maiden flight. The exercise demonstrated the Chinese Air Force's long-range projection, agile deployment, and systematic combat capabilities.

The 18-day joint training focused on group training models, aerial combat tactics, aerial refueling and other topics, engaging in discussions and exchanges. Both sides satisfactorily completed training exercises such as air superiority operations, suppression of air defenses, battlefield search and rescue, and mixed formation operations, marking a new milestone in the military cooperation between the two countries. The joint training presents a strong opportunity to deepen friendship, mutual trust and cooperation. It lays a solid foundation for enhancing mutual trust between the two militaries.

 

The Chinese Air Force's J-10 fighter jets arrive at an air force base in Egypt on April 15. YU HONGCHUN/FOR CHINA DAILY

 

 

A Chinese Air Force plane refuels a MiG29 fighter jet of the Egyptian Air Force on April 28 during the "Eagle of Civilization-2025" joint air force training. YU HONGCHUN/FOR CHINA DAILY

 

 

Major models of the Chinese and Egyptian air forces participating in the joint training fly across the sky above pyramids on May 1. YU HONGCHUN/FOR CHINA DAILY

 

 

A Chinese pilot (right) talks with several Egyptian pilots at an Egyptian Air Force base on April 18. YU HONGCHUN/FOR CHINA DAILY

 

 

A YY-20 refueling plane and J-10C fighter jets fly above mountains in formation on April 12. YU HONGCHUN/FOR CHINA DAILY

 

 

A Chinese pilot (left) walks with an Egyptian pilot on May 1. YU HONGCHUN/FOR CHINA DAILY

 

 

Chinese pilots carry out preflight checks at an Egyptian Air Force base during the joint training on April 19. YU HONGCHUN/FOR CHINA DAILY

 

 

A Chinese pilot climbs into a J-10C fighter jet at an Egyptian Air Force base and prepares to participate in a nighttime navigation training on April 28. YU HONGCHUN/FOR CHINA DAILY

 

 

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