Royal Saudi Air Force Takes Part in Desert Flag 2025 Exercise in UAE
The Royal Saudi Air Force is participating in the Desert Flag 2025 exercise at Al Dhafra Air Base in the UAE, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Friday.
The exercise is a major regional joint air drill aimed at boosting combat readiness and operational capabilities through realistic warfare simulations.
Royal Saudi Air Force aircrews flying F-15C aircraft are engaged in a range of training missions, including day and night operations, air support, and combat search and rescue.
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