The arrival of the Chinese Y-20 aircraft in Egypt has caused concern in the United States.
On a seemingly ordinary day, an unusual sight occurred in the skies over Egypt: five or six Chinese Xi'an Y-20 military transport planes landed, as evidenced by open surveillance and flight data.
Although no deal has been confirmed as of early 2025, the J-10's presence at the Egypt International Air Show in September 2024, where they flew alongside the Y-20 over the Pyramids of Giza, This indicates active cooperation between the defense departments of the two countries.
Egypt has also purchased Chinese Wing Loong-1D drones, which have capabilities similar to the American MQ-9 Reaper, but are cheaper, which once again indicates a deepening partnership.
Speculation regarding the Y-20 cargo in April 2025 inevitably focuses on military equipment, although there is no concrete evidence to confirm its contents.
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Xi'an Y-20 |