Pakistan Air Force fighter jets including advanced F‑16 Block‑52 aircraft have arrived in Saudi Arabia to participate in the multinational air combat exercise ‘Spears of Victory‑2026,’ according to the Inter‑Services Public Relations office. The deployment brings together air units from Saudi Arabia, France, Italy, Greece, Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan the United Kingdom and the United States in one of the largest aerial drills in the region aimed at enhancing interoperability operational readiness and large force employment capabilities. During the exercises PAF pilots will engage in complex scenarios involving night composite air operations integrated intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance and advanced electronic warfare flying their F‑16s with modern avionics and beyond‑visual‑range combat capabilities. Officials say the drills will help validate Pakistan’s air power in contested and technology‑driven environments strengthen professional cooperation with partner air forces and demonstrate the long-range operational reach and expeditionary capabilities of the PAF. The exercise also provides a platform to share tactical knowledge sharpen strategic planning and reinforce mutual trust among participating nations highlighting Pakistan’s commitment to regional security and collaborative defence initiatives.
