ISLAMABAD: Pakistan deployed F-16 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia for a multinational combat exercise involving forces from 11 countries, the country’s military media wing said on Monday.

According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the Pakistani contingent arrived at King Abdulaziz Air Base with air and ground crews to join Exercise Spears of Victory-2026.

Saudi Arabia, France, Italy, Greece, Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan, the United Kingdom, and the United States are also participating.

The exercise will train forces on large-scale operations, night missions, and electronic warfare. It aims to improve coordination and operational capabilities among the participating air forces.

Modern avionics

Pakistan's F-16 Block-52 aircraft flew nonstop from their home base, demonstrating the air force's long-range capabilities, the ISPR stated.

The jets carry modern avionics and beyond visual range weapons systems.

Pakistani pilots will train against aircrews flying various advanced combat aircraft during the exercise. The statement said the drills will test Pakistan's readiness in modern combat conditions.

The ISPR stated the deployment reflects Pakistan's commitment to military cooperation with regional and international partners.

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