China’s J-16 fighter has arrived in the spotlight alongside French-made Rafales in Egypt, as Beijing and Cairo conduct their second Eagles of Civilization air exercise.
The pairing comes after China’s J-10C fighters drew intense attention over their reported performance during the 2025 India-Pakistan conflict.
The Egyptian Armed Forces said the joint exercise began on August 22 and will run for several days across multiple air bases.
Photos released by the military show the participating aircraft, including the J-16 and Rafale.