Royal Saudi Air Force joins search and rescue drill in Turkiye
The Saudi team brought two Cougar search and rescue helicopters, along with full aircrews and technical support, according to Lt. Col. Pilot Abdulrahman Al-Mansour, who leads the Saudi contingent.
'Our team includes six air controllers and aims to improve readiness in realistic conditions while exchanging expertise with other forces,' Al-Mansour said.
The 11-day drill focuses on combat search and rescue operations that support broader air missions. One focus is training tactical air control teams to coordinate with allied systems, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.
The Saudi delegation arrived last week and was received by Rear Adm. Abdullah bin Gaith, the Kingdom's military attache in Ankara.
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