PLA Air Force deploys J-16 fighters to Egypt for 'Eagles of Civilisation' joint drills

The Chinese People's Liberation Army Air Force has initiated the second iteration of the 'Eagles of Civilisation' joint air exercises with Egypt, featuring the deployment of J-16 strike fighters. This exercise marks a deepening of military interoperability between Beijing and Cairo amid heightened regional tensions involving Iran and the United States. The duration and specific tactical objectives of the drills remain partially opaque.