RIYADH: The Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) will take part in Pakistan’s “Sindh Shield 2023” military exercise, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Sunday.
Deputy Commander of the RSAF, Major General Pilot Talal bin Suleiman Al-Ghamdi bid farewell to the participating Saudi contingent upon its departure from King Khalid Air Base.
The military official examined the participating equipment, assessed the willingness of the personnel, and inspected the arrangements and preparations.
He called on the participants to put in their efforts and make full use of the exercise, benefiting them in carrying out their fighting capabilities effectively.
Exercise aims to train in aerial combat operations
The exercise, set to start later this week and would continue for nearly a month, aims to train in aerial combat operations within an international coalition. It would apply the concept of joint operations in an environment similar to real war.
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Additionally, it involves the exchange of military expertise in planning and execution with participating friendly countries, boosting the readiness and combat competence of air crews, supporting technical teams, and strengthening international ties among the participating nations.
The Kingdom, represented by its Air Force, is participating in the “Sindh Shield 2023” exercise along with Pakistan and Turkey.
