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China's KJ-500 El Alamein Debut in Egypt Marks Its First Airshow Abroad

China's KJ-500 airborne early warning and control aircraft made its first international airshow appearance at Egypt's El Alamein Air Show, marking a significant step in Beijing's effort to market the platform to potential export customers. The KJ-500 is China's most advanced operational AEW&C platform, featuring an active electronically scanned array radar housed in a fixed triangular rotodome. Its debut abroad signals Chinese intent to compete in the Middle Eastern and African AEW market, where Egypt operates as a potential operator.

ReutersSep 28