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Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
BEIJING, May 8 (Xinhua) — China’s Air Force sent aircraft including J-10C, KJ-500 and YY-20 to participate in a recent joint exercise with the Egyptian army at an Egyptian air base, Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Zhang Xiaogang said Thursday.
From April 17 to May 4, 2025, the air forces of the two countries held the first joint exercise, codenamed “Eagles of Civilization-2025,” Zhang Xiaogang informed the media.
According to him, this is the first time that China has sent a group of military personnel to Africa to participate in joint exercises.
During the exercise, the two sides conducted training in disciplines such as air superiority operations, suppression of enemy air defenses (SEAD), battlefield search and rescue and combined forces, Zhang Xiaogang said, adding that discussions and exchanges of views on training models, air combat tactics and air refueling were also held.
The joint exercise enhanced the tactical and technical capabilities of the troops participating in the exercise and strengthened the friendship, mutual trust and practical cooperation between the two armies, and effectively tested the PLA’s long-range force projection, rapid deployment and systemic operations capabilities, Zhang Xiaogang stressed. -0-