What Chinese pilots revealed about Rafale, MiG-29 after Egypt air drills

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Chinese and Egyptian air forces took part in the Eagles of Civilization 2026 drills in Egypt, including close-range combat and electronic warfare exercises. Chinese J-16 fighters and KJ-500 airborne early-warning aircraft demonstrated capabilities that drew interest from Egyptian pilots flying Rafale and MiG-29 aircraft.

In a recent collaborative military drill named Eagles of Civilization 2026, Chinese pilots participated in air combat exercises with Egyptian Rafale and MiG-29 aircraft in Egypt. The focus was on enhancing close-range manoeuvring skills and electronic warfare tactics. The J-16 fighters, supported by KJ-500 airborne early warning aircraft, displayed their strengths in simulated combat, while Egyptian pilots took special interest in the electronic jamming techniques demonstrated by the Chinese force.