The exercise brings together air forces from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Greece, Qatar, Bahrain and Jordan.
The exercise involves fighter aircraft and combat support elements from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, France, Italy, Greece, Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America. Source: screenshot
A Pakistan Air Force contingent comprising F-16 Block-52 fighter jets, along with air and ground crew, has arrived at King Abdulaziz Air Base in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to participate in the multinational air combat exercise “Spears of Victory-2026”, the military said on Monday.
According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the exercise will include fighter aircraft and combat support elements from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, France, Italy, Greece, Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America. It provides a platform to enhance interoperability, operational synergy, mutual understanding and capability development among participating Air Forces, particularly in large force employment, composite night air operations, integrated ISR and operations in advanced electronic warfare environments.
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) seeks to improve interoperability with other Air Forces and validate its operational readiness.
For this international deployment, PAF fighter jets performed a non-stop flight from their base in Pakistan to Saudi Arabia, demonstrating their operational reach and expeditionary capabilities.
During the exercise, PAF pilots flying advanced F-16 aircraft equipped with modern avionics and Beyond Visual Range capabilities will compete against a wide range of fighter jets.
