Egypt and China begin joint air force drill ‘Eagles of Civilization – 2025’

Ahmed Al-Deeb , Saturday 19 Apr 2025

Egypt and China have launched a joint military air exercise, codenamed Eagles of Civilization – 2025, involving multi-role fighter jets from both countries, the Egyptian Armed Forces said on Saturday.

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The drill is being held over several days at an airbase in Egypt and includes a mix of theoretical and practical training sessions.

According to the army, the exercise aims to align combat strategies, with joint air sorties and mission planning exercises forming a core part of the programme.

The training is designed to boost operational coordination and exchange expertise between the two air forces, while enhancing the readiness of pilots and crews for a range of combat scenarios.

The Egyptian military described the manoeuvres as part of broader efforts to deepen defence ties with China and strengthen joint military capabilities.

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