mm-news-@dmin Exercise Spears of Victory-2026 sees participation from KSA, France, Italy, Greece, Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan, the UK, and the US
- PAF contingent arrives in Saudi Arabia for Air Combat Exercise: ISPR.
- Saudi, US, UK, others take part in ‘Spears of Victory-2026’: ISPR.
- PAF pilots to engage in drills using advanced F-16 Block-52s: ISPR.
A contingent of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), comprising F-16 Block-52 fighter aircraft and specialized air and ground personnel, has arrived at King Abdulaziz Air Base in Saudi Arabia to participate in the multinational aerial combat exercise ‘Spears of Victory-2026,’ as stated by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Monday. The military’s media division said that the exercise involves the participation of fighter jets and combat support units from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, France, Italy, Greece, Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. “It [exercise] offers a robust 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 statement read. Through participation in this multinational forum, the military’s media wing said that PAF seeks to enhance interoperability with partner air forces and validate its operational preparedness in a contested, technology-driven battlespace. “For this international deployment, PAF fighter aircraft undertook a non-stop flight from their home base in Pakistan to Saudi Arabia, demonstrating the long-range operational reach and expeditionary capabilities of the Pakistan Air Force,” the ISPR statement read. “It [exercise] offers a robust 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,” said the statement. The military’s media wing stated that PAF aims to demonstrate its operational readiness in a contested, technologically advanced battlespace and improve interoperability with partner air forces by participation in this multilateral event. “For this international deployment, PAF fighter aircraft undertook a non-stop flight from their home base in Pakistan to Saudi Arabia, demonstrating the long-range operational reach and expeditionary capabilities of the Pakistan Air Force,” the statement added.
PAF CONTINGENT ARRIVES IN KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA TO PARTICIPATE IN EXERCISE SPEARS OF VICTORY-2026
— DGPR (AIR FORCE) (@DGPR_PAF) January 19, 2026
19 January, 2026: Pakistan Air Force contingent comprising F-16 Block-52 fighter aircraft, alongside dedicated air and ground crew, has arrived at King Abdulaziz Air Base, Kingdom… pic.twitter.com/gkltWXOKhW
During the conduct of the exercise, PAF pilots flying advanced F-16 Block-52 aircraft equipped with modern avionics and beyond visual range capabilities will be pitched against aircrew of participating Air Forces operating a wide array of sophisticated combat aircraft.
“Participation of Pakistan Air Force contingent in Exercise Spears of Victory-2026 not only reflects PAF’s firm commitment to regional and international military cooperation, but also underscores its professional excellence and proven capability to operate effectively in diverse and demanding operational environments alongside leading contemporary air forces,” the statement concluded.
