China and Egypt to Conduct First Joint Air Force Exercise 'Civilization Eagle 2025' from Mid-April to Early May 2025

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Updated Apr 16, 2025, 05:47 PM

The Chinese and Egyptian militaries are set to conduct their first joint air force training exercise, named 'Civilization Eagle 2025,' from mid-April to early May 2025. This announcement was made by China's Ministry of National Defense on Wednesday. The exercise aims to enhance military cooperation between the two nations amid growing ties, particularly in the face of U.S. pressure on Egypt. The People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force will send forces to Egypt for this unprecedented drill, marking a significant step in military collaboration between China and Egypt.

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La Razón

@larazon_es

🛬 The 'Chubby Girl' lands in Egypt: China projects its air power in North Africa. 👀 The Asian giant reinforces its military presence under the watchful eye of the United States https://t.co/QNlrbsjQew

SavunmaTR

@SavunmaTR

Egypt adds Chinese-made HQ-9B air defense system to its inventory 📍 It has been officially announced for the first time that the Egyptian army has the advanced Chinese-made HQ-9B air defense system. According to the Israel-based Nziv news site, retired Maj. Gen. Samir Farag, Sada El-Balad television https://t.co/FPR3H4FA9g

AL-Monitor

@AlMonitor

NEW: China, Egypt to hold first air force drill as military ties grow: What to know The exercise scheduled for mid-April comes as Egypt-China ties are growing both militarily and economically despite US pressure on Cairo. https://t.co/3dgZCfgGiz via @Adam_Lucente