China and Egypt launch second joint air force exercise

News China and Egypt launch second joint air force exercise A military band conductor leads during a ceremony to mark the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese Communist Party at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Wedn   -   Copyright © africanews A military band conductor leads during a ceremony to mark the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese Communist Party at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Wednesday, July 1, 2026 By Agencies Last updated: 14/08 - 18:08 Military China and Egypt are set to strengthen military cooperation with a new round of joint air force exercises scheduled to take place in Egypt from mid-August through early September. The exercise, known as "Eagles of Civilization 2026," marks the second edition of the bilateral training program following the inaugural drills held last year. According to China's Ministry of National Defense, the exercise will include air combat tactics, air superiority operations, combat search and rescue, and joint force deployment drills designed to improve operational coordination between the two militaries. Chen Xi, Spokesperson, China's Ministry of National Defense: "From mid-August to early September, the Chinese and Egyptian air forces will hold Eagles of Civilization 2026 joint training in Egypt. The training will focus on such subjects as air combat tactics, air superiority operations, and combat search and rescue, and will include force employment drills. As the second iteration of its kind, the joint training will further enhance mutual trust and traditional friendship, deepen substantive cooperation between the Chinese and Egyptian militaries, and contribute to regional peace and stability." The exercises reflect growing defense ties between Beijing and Cairo as both countries expand military cooperation through joint training and strategic exchanges. You may also like 01:10 Algeria moves to restore death penalty for deliberate forest fires 10 minutes ago 00:56 Notting Hill Carnival kicks off in a burst of colour and Caribbean tradition 1 hour ago 01:11 Iran strikes US bases in Jordan in response to US attack, state TV reports 3 hours ago Share More About Military Military exercises Egypt China You may also like 01:10 Algeria moves to restore death penalty for deliberate forest fires 10 minutes ago 00:56 Notting Hill Carnival kicks off in a burst of colour and Caribbean tradition 1 hour ago 01:11 Iran strikes US bases in Jordan in response to US attack, state TV reports 3 hours ago On the same subject NEWS 01:01 US due to cut off UAE branches of Egypt's Banque Misr over Iran ties 29/08 - 16:16 NO COMMENT 01:00 Catastrophic Nepal floods and landslides in Nuwakot leave hundreds still missing 28/08 - 00:24 NEWS 00:57 China's President Xi to hold talks with Egyptian counterpart in Cairo 26/08 - 14:20 NEWS 01:13 Egypt: Sufi muslims celebrate Mawlid al-Nabawi in Cairo 25/08 - 22:53 SCI TECH 01:42 Technology: crowds flock to Beijing for robot games 30/08 - 10:09 THIS IS CULTURE 01:30 US returns dozens of smuggled artifacts from three different eras to Egypt 22/08 - 12:24 More stories 01:25 General Abdourahamane Tchiani Calm returns to Niger's capital one day after failed army mutiny 6 hours ago 01:02 Coup Vote counting underway in Guinea-Bissau referendum that could expand presidential powers 5 hours ago 00:56 United Kingdom Notting Hill Carnival kicks off in a burst of colour and Caribbean tradition 1 hour ago