PAF F-16s arrive in Saudi Arabia for ‘Spears Of Victory-2026’ exercise
The exercise is witnessing the participation of fighter jets and combat support elements from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, France, Italy, Greece, Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America. Source: Screengrab
A Pakistan Air Force contingent comprising F-16 Block-52 fighter aircraft, alongside air and ground crew, has arrived at King Abdulaziz Air Base in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to participate in the multinational aerial combat exercise "Spears of Victory-2026", the military said on Monday.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the exercise will include fighter jets and combat support elements from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, France, Italy, Greece, Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America. It offers a platform to enhance interoperability, operational synergy, mutual understanding and capacity building among participating Air Forces, particularly in large force employment, night composite air operations, integrated ISR, and operations in advanced electronic warfare environments.
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) seeks to enhance interoperability with other Air Forces and validate its operational preparedness.
For this international deployment, PAF fighter aircraft undertook 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 array of combat aircraft.