Rafales Face Off Against China’s J-16 Fighters In Historic First

China’s J-16 fighter jets have for the first time gone head-to-head with Rafale fighters in simulated air combat. This historic encounter has given the PLA Air Force a rare opportunity to train directly against the same fighter type operated by the Indian Air Force.The engagement took place during the China-Egypt Eagles of Civilization 2026 joint air exercise in Egypt. Chinese J-16s and Egyptian
China’s J-16 fighter jets have for the first time gone head-to-head with Rafale fighters in simulated air combat. This historic encounter has given the PLA Air Force a rare opportunity to train directly against the same fighter type operated by the Indian Air Force.The engagement took place during the China-Egypt Eagles of Civilization 2026 joint air exercise in Egypt. Chinese J-16s and Egyptian
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