PAF Contingent Lands in Saudi Arabia for Exercise Spears of Victory-2026

RIYADH: (Web Desk) – On 19 January 2026, a Pakistan Air Force contingent, including F-16 Block-52 fighter jets with their dedicated air and ground crew, arrived at King Abdulaziz Air Base in Saudi Arabia to take part in the multinational aerial combat Exercise Spears of Victory-2026. The exercise features fighter aircraft and combat support units from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, France, Italy, Greece, Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

This high-profile exercise provides an opportunity to strengthen interoperability, operational coordination, and mutual understanding among participating air forces. Activities will focus on large-scale force employment, night operations, integrated ISR missions, and advanced electronic warfare scenarios.

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For this international deployment, PAF fighter jets completed a non-stop flight from Pakistan to Saudi Arabia, showcasing the Air Force’s long-range operational reach and expeditionary capabilities. During the exercise, PAF pilots will operate advanced F-16 Block-52 jets with modern avionics and Beyond Visual Range (BVR) combat capabilities, testing their skills against aircrew from several leading air forces.

Participation in Exercise Spears of Victory-2026 demonstrates Pakistan Air Force’s commitment to regional and international military collaboration, highlighting its operational excellence and ability to conduct missions in diverse and demanding environments.