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China has deployed its J-16 fighter jets to Africa for the first time, sending the aircraft to Egypt for a joint military exercise that also demonstrates the growing ability of the PLA’s Air Force to move combat aircraft across long distances. 

Multi-role PLA fighters travel 6,000km to take part in their first African deployment, refuelling in mid-air along the way

China’s People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) has deployed J-10C fighter jets to Thailand for the latest edition of the Falcon Strike exercise, where they will train alongside Royal Thai Air Force Gripens. Chinese state media confirmed that the aircraft will participate in missions focused on escorting troop transport aircraft, operating as part of a combined force…

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American, Australian and Japanese airmen demonstrated a forward arming and refueling point for F-35A Lightning II fighters during the Southern Cross exercise at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, Australia on Thursday July 9, 2026. (RAAF)