The exercise brings together the air forces of Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Greece, Qatar, Bahrain and Jordan.
The exercise sees the participation of 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 crews, has arrived at King Abdulaziz Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to participate in the multinational air combat exercise ‘Spears of Victory-2026’, the army announced on Monday.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the exercise will include combat aircraft and combat support elements from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, France, Italy, Greece, Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan, United Kingdom and the United States of America. It provides a platform to enhance interoperability, operational synergy, mutual understanding and capacity building between 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 flew non-stop 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 take on a wide range of combat aircraft.
