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“Eagles of Civilisation” is a bilateral joint air exercise aimed at enhancing strategic interoperability, aerial combat tactics, and air superiority coordination between the air forces of Egypt and China
The primary combat platforms participating in the 2026 edition included:
| People’s Liberation Army Air Force (China) | Shenyang J-16 | Twin-engine, heavy multirole fighter with advanced radar and electronic warfare systems. |
| Egyptian Armed Forces | Dassault Rafale | French-made twin-engine, multirole fighter known for its agility and omnirole combat capabilities. |