Chinese Tanker Successfully Refuels French Rafale During Joint Egypt Exercise

A Chinese YY-20 aerial refueling tanker successfully transferred fuel to a French-made Rafale fighter jet during a joint military exercise in Egypt. The operation marks the first time a Chinese tanker has refueled a Western-designed aircraft in a multinational drill.

1 Sept, 12:00 — 1 Sept, 12:00

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Export potential? Chinese YY-20 refuels Egyptian Rafale in cross-platform drill

In a rare display of interoperability, a Chinese YY-20 aerial tanker has been pictured refuelling a French-built Egyptian Rafale fighter – showing a versatility analysts say could enable closer multinational air operations and improve the tanker’s potential for export. The photo, released by the Egyptian military on Monday, showed mid-air refuelling during the Eagles of Civilisation 2026 joint exercise, which began last month and is being held at several airbases across Egypt. The YY-20, also...

By Gabriel Dominguez

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Chinese Tanker Successfully Refuels French Rafale During Joint Egypt Exercise

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