Egypt Daily News – In the past few hours, social media has been buzzing with captivating footage from the dramatic conclusion of the “Eagles of Civilization 2025” drills, a historic joint air exercise between Egypt and China that lasted an intense 18 days. This exercise stands as one of the largest and most ambitious military collaborations between the two nations.
What made this year’s drills particularly ground breaking was an unprecedented milestone: an Egyptian pilot took the controls of the cutting-edge Chinese “J-10ES” fighter jet.
It was the first time a pilot from Egypt has flown this advanced, high-performance aircraft, showcasing a new level of trust and cooperation. But that wasn’t all. Egyptian pilots also took their place in the back seat of the jet, a position typically reserved for observation and training, highlighting the deepening military ties and mutual confidence.
In another stunning move, attack helicopters of the “Z-20KA” model were airlifted directly from China to Egypt aboard the impressive “Y-20” strategic cargo planes, underlining the two countries’ strong logistical coordination.
These maneuvers, conducted during a time of regional significance, sparked a flurry of excitement online. Analysts have described the drills as a “historic turning point,” with one commentator saying, “China is stepping up to engage with the world on a new scale.”
Another supporter exclaimed, “The strategic partnership between Egypt and China is rapidly expanding—across military, industrial, and agricultural sectors—ushering in a new era of civilizational cooperation with a bright and promising future.”
