Exercise brings together air forces from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, US, UK, France, Italy, Greece, Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan
The exercise is witnessing the participation of combat aircraft and combat support elements from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, France, Italy, Greece, Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan, the United Kingdom and the United States. Source: Screengrab
A Pakistan Air Force contingent consisting of 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 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, the United Kingdom and the United States. It offers a platform to improve interoperability, operational synergy, mutual understanding and capability building among participating air forces, particularly in large force engagements, night composite 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 conducted a non-stop flight from their home 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 combat aircraft.
