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Chinese and Egyptian fighter jets conduct a joint drill

China’s J-16 fighter and Egypt’s Rafale jets participated in a joint exercise featuring a first flight day. The drill reflects military cooperation between the two countries.

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Expanded military cooperation can affect regional strategic balances.

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  1. China's J-16 fighter crosses swords with Egypt's Rafale jet in first flight day of joint drill ↗eng.chinamil.com.cn · Recorded source date: Aug 26, 2026, 4:31 AM UTC
  2. China Deploys J-16 Fighters To Egyptian Exercise ↗aviationweek.com · Recorded source date: Aug 26, 2026, 8:16 AM UTC

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