China's Air Show in Egypt: A Tale of Two Armies, One Export Market The Egyptian desert has hosted many military spectacles over the years, but this week's El Alamein International Airshow promises to be one for the record books.
Chinese PLA aircraft will make their overseas debut at the event, a calculated move by Beijing to showcase its military hardware and prowess on the global stage.
The timing of this display is opportune, coming just days after China wrapped up a joint air drill with Egypt's armed forces, dubbed the "China Egypt Eagles of Civilisation" exercise.