Joint Training Between Two Countries, Countering Air Combat! China Sends J-16
Beijing time, August 23
China-Egypt "Eagle of Civilization-2026"
Air Force joint training
welcomes the first flight training day
Chinese Air Force J-16 fighter jets
conduct air combat engagements
with Egyptian Air Force aircraft
On the first flight day of the China-Egypt Air Force joint training
the training subject is asymmetric aircraft 1-on-1 air combat
As the aircraft of the Chinese and Egyptian Air Forces take off in succession
the pilots from both sides engage in fierce competition
A certain unit of the Air Force, Ning Yiming, said:
"The rigorous training style of the Egyptian pilots
their meticulous coordination
and their solid tactical and technical skills
impressed us deeply
Everyone learned from each other and communicated closely during the joint training
which not only enhanced mutual feelings
but also jointly improved tactical and technical levels
The joint training between China and foreign countries
has built a beneficial platform for us pilots to forge our capabilities"
Before the flight training
Chinese and Egyptian pilots respectively gave lectures introducing
the performance of the equipment used by both sides
and conducted in-depth research and discussions on the joint training subjects
clarifying flight safety rules
airspace control regulations, takeoff and landing methods
and emergency response plans
The China-Egypt "Eagle of Civilization-2026"
Air Force joint training
is the second joint training conducted by the air forces of the two countries
According to Shen Hao from a certain unit of the Air Force
the China-Egypt Air Force joint training
mainly progresses from basic air combat engagements of 1-on-1 and 2-on-2
to systematic joint operations
As the mutual understanding between the pilots from both sides improves
it allows for more effective exchanges on tactical methods
and tactical applications
which is beneficial for promoting the improvement of the tactical and technical levels
and combat capabilities of both sides' pilots
Reporter丨Wang Lei Liu Rongrong
Yan Chao Ma Baichuan Jia Chong Ye Lifu
On August 23, 2023, the Chinese Air Force and Egyptian Air Force commenced the 'Civilization Eagle-2026' joint air combat training in Egypt. The exercises involved J-16 fighter jets from China and various Egyptian aircraft, focusing on 1v1 and 2v2 air combat scenarios. Pilots from both nations engaged in intense training, enhancing their tactical skills and operational capabilities.
- The joint training exercise is named 'Civilization Eagle-2026'.
- Chinese J-16 fighter jets participated in air combat training with Egyptian aircraft.
- The training included 1v1 and 2v2 air combat scenarios.
- Both sides' pilots engaged in intense competition under realistic conditions.
- This is the second joint training exercise between the Chinese and Egyptian air forces.