"Unconventional Aircraft 1-on-1 Air Combat: A Close Look at the Joint Training of the Chinese and Egyptian Air Forces"

Yesterday (23rd), the China-Egypt "Eagle of Civilization-2026" Air Force joint training welcomed its first flight training day.

On the first flight day of the China-Egypt Air Force joint training, the training subject was asymmetric aircraft 1v1 combat air warfare. As the fighter jets of both the Chinese and Egyptian Air Forces took to the skies, the pilots engaged in intense competition in a realistic combat scenario.

Air Force Unit Shen Hao: The China-Egypt Air Force joint training mainly starts from basic air combat confrontations of 1v1 and 2v2, gradually advancing towards systematic joint operations. As the mutual understanding among the pilots improves, it allows for more effective exchanges on tactical methods and applications, while also promoting the enhancement of both sides' technical and tactical levels and combat capabilities.

Before the flight training, the Chinese and Egyptian pilots introduced the performance of their respective training equipment 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. Prior to this, the two sides held the opening ceremony for the "Eagle of Civilization-2026" Air Force joint training. They jointly reviewed the history of exchanges between the two countries' air forces, clarified the task positioning of this joint training, and expressed hope that the participating officers and soldiers cherish the opportunity for joint training, learn from each other, complement each other's strengths, and further solidify mutual trust and continue traditional friendship.