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Asharq Al-Awsat
27-05-2025
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- Asharq Al-Awsat
Royal Saudi Air Force Concludes Participation in Anatolian Phoenix Joint Exercise
The Royal Saudi Air Force concluded its participation in the Anatolian Phoenix 2025 exercise at Konya Air Base in Türkiye, alongside forces from several friendly countries, following the successful execution of multiple combat search and rescue drills. At the conclusion of the exercise, Commander of the Royal Saudi Air Force Contingent Lieutenant Colonel Pilot Abdulrahman Al-Mansour stated that the force had participated for two weeks in various training activities and coordination efforts, SPA reported. These exercises demonstrated a high level of professionalism among the air, technical, and support crews, as well as their strong capabilities in planning and executing joint operational missions. He emphasized that the drills aimed to exchange expertise and enhance combat readiness in a realistic combat-like environment, highlighting that the desired objectives of the exercise were successfully achieved. The Royal Saudi Air Force participated in the exercise with two Cougar combat search and rescue helicopters, fully staffed with air, technical, and support crews, along with six air controllers.
Leaders
13-05-2025
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- Leaders
RSAF Takes Part in Anatolian Phoenix Exercise in Türkiye
The Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) is participating in the Anatolian Phoenix 2025 exercise, taking place at Konya Air Base in Türkiye, reported the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). Running from May 12-23, 2025, the Anatolian Phoenix is a multinational combat search and rescue exercises that aim to enhance combat efficiency and operational readiness. RSAF is taking part in the exercise, alongside forces of brotherly and friendly countries, with two Cougar helicopters and their entire air, technical and support crews. The Saudi participation also includes six air controllers. This aims to strengthen operational preparedness, provide training in a realistic operational environment, and foster expertise exchange among participants. The Anatolian Phoenix 2025 exercise aims to train participating forces on combat search and rescue operations, as well as training tactical air control teams on carrying tasks in coordination with systems of friendly nations taking part in the exercise. RSAF has just concluded its participation in the Desert Flag 2025 exercise at Al Dhafra Air Base in the UAE, a key joint exercise that aims to exchange expertise in the fields of planning and execution, enhance combat readiness, and strengthen relations with the forces of the participating countries. The Royal Saudi Air Force joined the drill with the F-15C aircraft system, with its entire air, technical and support crews. Joint military exercises, such as Anatolian Phoenix and Desert Flag, strengthen integrated coordination among national forces, develop capabilities and achieve mutual benefits to bolster national security. The participation of RSAF underscores its commitment to bolstering combat efficiency and operational readiness. Short link : Post Views: 19
Leaders
07-05-2025
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- Leaders
RSAF Strengthens Combat Readiness in Anatolian Phoenix 2025
The Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) announced its participation in the 'Anatolian Phoenix 2025' combat search and rescue exercise at Konya Air Base, Turkey. This multinational exercise includes forces from sister and friendly countries, aiming to enhance combat efficiency and operational readiness. Saudi fighter jets and Cougar helicopters, along with air controllers and technical crews, are actively involved in realistic training scenarios to simulate real-world operations. Deputy Commander of the RSAF, Major General Pilot Talal Al-Ghamdi, inspected the preparations of the participating group from King Khalid Air Base. The exercise provides an opportunity to exchange expertise, improve coordination, and develop advanced tactics and techniques. #القوات_الجوية تشارك في تمرين البحث والإنقاذ القتالي «عنقاء الأناضول 2025» في قاعدة كونيا الجوية بجمهورية تركيا إلى جانب قوات عدد من الدول الشقيقة والصديقة. — وزارة الدفاع (@modgovksa) May 6, 2025 Desert Flag 2025: RSAF's Continued Participation In addition to Anatolian Phoenix, RSAF is participating in the Desert Flag 2025 joint exercise at Al Dhafra Air Base, UAE. Six F-15C fighter jets, supported by full air, technical, and support crews, engage in this regional drill. The exercise focuses on exchanging military expertise, enhancing combat readiness, and executing operations in environments resembling real warfare. Desert Flag 2025 includes air forces from 13 nations, fostering collaboration and mutual learning. RSAF's involvement underscores its commitment to strengthening regional security and maintaining operational excellence. Enhancing National Security through Joint Exercises Joint Ministry of Defense exercises like Anatolian Phoenix and Desert Flag play a crucial role in deterring threats and defeating aggression. These drills promote defense and security cooperation domestically and internationally, ensuring Saudi Arabia's security against external threats. Additionally, they enhance integrated coordination with national forces, developing capabilities and achieving mutual benefits to bolster national security. The RSAF's active participation in Anatolian Phoenix 2025 and Desert Flag 2025 highlights its dedication to improving combat efficiency and operational readiness. These exercises not only strengthen Saudi Arabia's defense capabilities but also foster international cooperation, ensuring stability and security in the region. Short link : Post Views: 35
Saudi Gazette
07-05-2025
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- Saudi Gazette
Saudi Air Force participates in Anatolian Phoenix 2025 exercise in Turkey
Saudi Gazette report KONYA —The Saudi Air Force announced its participation in the "Anatolian Phoenix 2025" combat search and rescue exercise at Konya Air Base in Turkey, alongside forces from sister and friendly countries. The exercise, in which Saudi fighter jets are participating, aims to enhance their combat efficiency. Saudi fighter jets are also continuing their participation in the Desert Flag 2025 joint exercise in Abu Dhabi, with six F-15C fighter jets and their full air, technical, and support crews. This is to exchange military expertise in planning and execution in an environment similar to real warfare, and to enhance the readiness and combat efficiency of the air and technical support crews. Joint Ministry of Defense exercises enhance threat deterrence and defeat aggression, while also achieving coordination and enhancing defense and security cooperation, both domestically and internationally, to protect Saudi Arabia's security from external threats. They also promote integrated coordination with national forces to develop capabilities and mutual benefits to enhance national security. Deputy Commander of the Air Forces, Major General Pilot Talal Al-Ghamdi, inspected the preparations of the group participating in the exercise from King Khalid Air Base in the southern sector. The Air Force is participating in the exercise with two Cougar helicopters, complete with their full air, technical, and support crews, in addition to six air controllers. This will enhance operational readiness, exchange expertise, and train in an environment that simulates real-world operations.
