PAF Contingent Arrives in Saudi Arabia to Participate in Multinational Air Combat Exercise “Spears of Victory–2026”
Islamabad: A contingent of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has arrived at King Abdulaziz Air Base in Saudi Arabia to take part in the multinational air combat exercise Spears of Victory–2026.
The PAF contingent includes state-of-the-art F-16 Block-52 fighter aircraft along with air and ground crew, who reached Saudi Arabia via a long-range non-stop flight to participate in the exercise.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the international exercise involves the air forces of ten countries, including Pakistan, and places special emphasis on advanced electronic warfare operations and modern combat tactics.
PAF’s participation in the exercise reflects a practical demonstration of regional and global military cooperation and highlights the force’s professional competence in a modern combat environment. The deployment also showcases the operational capabilities of PAF’s F-16 Block-52 aircraft at an international level, where they will play a key role in joint air combat training with allied air forces.
The multinational exercise serves as an important platform for promoting regional security and defense cooperation, with PAF’s involvement standing as a testament to its professionalism, interoperability, and commitment to international military collaboration.
