Islamabad (Pakistan News): A Pakistan Air Force (PAF) contingent, consisting of F-16 Block 52 fighter jets along with air and ground personnel, has arrived at King Abdulaziz Air Base in Saudi Arabia.
According to the PAF spokesperson, the contingent will participate in the multinational air combat exercise “Spires of Victory 2026”, which includes air forces from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, France, Italy, Greece, Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
The exercise provides an effective platform for enhancing interoperability, operational coordination, and professional skills among participating air forces. Key focus areas include deployment of large airpower, night operations, integrated intelligence, surveillance, and operations in advanced electronic warfare environments.
Participation will allow the PAF to strengthen cooperation with partner air forces and test its operational readiness in a technologically advanced combat environment. The non-stop flight from Pakistan to Saudi Arabia also demonstrates PAF’s long-range operational reach and modern combat capabilities.
