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Chinese Tanker Refuels Egyptian Rafale in Joint Exercise

China's YY-20 tanker refuels Egypt's French-made Rafale fighters during a 2026 joint air exercise.

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The Egyptian military spokesperson posted photos on social media platform X showing a Chinese YY-20 tanker refueling an Egyptian Rafale fighter during the 'Civilized Eagle 2026' joint air exercise. [1] Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Egypt today for his first visit to the country in the past decade. [2] China deployed 4.5-generation J-16 fighters, YY-20 tankers, KJ-class early warning aircraft, and Y-20A transport aircraft for the exercise. [3] Egypt deployed Rafale fighters and MiG-29 aircraft for the exercise, with footage also showing Chinese J-16s engaging in air combat training against Egyptian Rafales and MiG-29s. [4] The joint exercise 'Civilized Eagle 2026' took place from late last month until early this month at various Egyptian airbases, involving joint strikes on simulated targets and air combat drills. [5] Egyptian President Abdel Fatah Al Sisi stated that Egypt and China are partners contributing to strengthening the role of the Global South in the international system. [6] Xi Jinping noted that China and Egypt are 'close brothers' and expects the partnership between the two countries to deepen. [7] Xi Jinping is scheduled to visit India and the United States later this month. [8]
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  1. The Egyptian military spokesperson posted photos on social media platform X showing a Chinese YY-20 tanker refueling an Egyptian Rafale fighter during the 'Civilized Eagle 2026' joint air exercise. · 동아일보
  2. Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Egypt today for his first visit to the country in the past decade. · Blic.rs
  3. China deployed 4.5-generation J-16 fighters, YY-20 tankers, KJ-class early warning aircraft, and Y-20A transport aircraft for the exercise. · 동아일보
  4. Egypt deployed Rafale fighters and MiG-29 aircraft for the exercise, with footage also showing Chinese J-16s engaging in air combat training against Egyptian Rafales and MiG-29s. · 동아일보
  5. The joint exercise 'Civilized Eagle 2026' took place from late last month until early this month at various Egyptian airbases, involving joint strikes on simulated targets and air combat drills. · 동아일보
  6. Egyptian President Abdel Fatah Al Sisi stated that Egypt and China are partners contributing to strengthening the role of the Global South in the international system. · Blic.rs
  7. Xi Jinping noted that China and Egypt are 'close brothers' and expects the partnership between the two countries to deepen. · Blic.rs
  8. Xi Jinping is scheduled to visit India and the United States later this month. · Blic.rs
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