Chinese Y-20 Aerial Tanker Refuels Egyptian MiG-29s in Strategic ‘Eagles of Civilization’ Joint Air Drills

“Eagles of Civilization 2025”: Chinese Y-20 Aerial Tanker Refuels Egyptian MiG-29s in Strategic ‘Eagles of Civilization’ Joint Air Drills

In an unprecedented step that signals deepening military and diplomatic ties between China and Egypt, the two nations concluded their first-ever joint aerial combat exercise, “Eagles of Civilization 2025,” on May 4. Spanning 18 days from April 19 to May...
Pakistan Air Force F-16, JF-17 and Mirage V

China’s Growing Military Footprint: PLAAF Engages More Countries in Joint Drills After Longstanding Ties With Pakistan Air Force

In just three decades, the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) has evolved from a defensive, second-tier force into one of the most technologically sophisticated and operationally ambitious air forces in the world. Once confined by national airspace, doctrine, and...
Egyptian MiG-29M2 and a Chinese J-10S.

Eagles of Civilization 2025: China and Egypt Deepen Military Ties with First-Ever Joint Air Drills

In a landmark military collaboration that underscores a shifting global defense dynamic, China and Egypt have launched their first joint aerial exercise, Eagles of Civilization 2025. The drills began on April 19 at Wadi Abu Rish Air Base in Egypt,...
China’s PLAAF Fast-Tracking Fighter Pilot Programs to Combat Shortage

China’s PLAAF Fast-Tracking Fighter Pilot Programs to Combat Shortage; Modernization Roadmap Targeted for 2030

China is overhauling its fighter pilot training program, signaling a significant transformation in the approach of the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF). A recent report by Air University’s China Aerospace Studies Institute reveals sweeping changes that aim to modernize...