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15-04-2025
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RSAF Takes Part in UAE-hosted Desert Flag Exercise
The Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) will take part in the Desert Flag 10 joint exercise in the UAE, reported the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). The Desert Flag is an annual joint multinational exercise taking place in Al-Dhafra Air Base in the UAE. It aims to exchange expertise in the fields of planning and execution, enhance combat readiness, and strengthen relations with the forces of the participating countries. In the light of this, the Deputy Commander of the RSAF, Major General Pilot Talal Al-Ghamdi, checked the preparations of the participating group and the readiness of the crews and system before they departed King Faisal Air Base in the northern sector. The RSAF will join the Desert Flag 10 exercise with the F-15C aircraft system, with its entire air, technical and support crews. The three-week multinational exercise involves participating forces from 13 countries, including the US, the UK and South Korea, according to the Korea Herald. Last month, the Royal Saudi Air Force took part in the Red Flag-Nellis 25-2, which took place in the Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada, US. The exercise saw the participation of 1,500 participants from 15 units representing the US Air Force and Marine Corps, as well as the Royal Saudi Air Force, the UAE Air Force and the Turkish Air Force. The RSAF participated with a Typhoon aircraft system, including its entire air, technical, and support personnel. They executed defensive and offensive counter air operations, close air support, and combat search and rescue operations. Short link : Post Views: 108
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17-03-2025
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Royal Saudi Air Force Participates in Red Flag 25-2 Exercise in US
The Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) is taking part in the Red Flag-Nellis 25-2, taking place in the Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada, US, according to the Saudi Ministry of Defense. The Red Flag 25-2 Exercise aims to enhance the level of combat readiness and efficiency, in addition to coordinating efforts to achieve operational compatibility for joint operations. The Royal Saudi Air Force participates in Red Flag 25-2 Exercise with a Typhoon aircraft system, including its entire air, technical, and support personnel. The RSAF will execute defensive and offensive counter air operations, close air support, and combat search and rescue operations. Running from March 10-21, 2025, the Red Flag 25-2 Exercise sees the participation of 1,500 participants from 15 units representing the US Air Force and Marine Corps, as well as the Royal Saudi Air Force, the UAE Air Force and the Turkish Air Force. The Red Flag 25-2 Exercise provides participants with a significant opportunity to plan and execute air operations in realistic, contested environment by engaging participants in complex mission scenarios against formidable aggressor forces. This enables participants to enhance their skills and tactics for real-world application. وستُنفذ #القوات_الجوية ونظيراتها من الدول الشقيقة والصديقة المشاركة في التمرين عمليات جوية مضادة دفاعية وهجومية، وعمليات الإسناد الجوي القريب، بالإضافة إلى عمليات البحث والإنقاذ القتالي.#فيديو_الدفاع — وزارة الدفاع (@modgovksa) March 16, 2025 In the light of this, the 414th Combat Training Squadron commander, Col. Eric Winterbottom, said: 'By conducting realistic training scenarios in a controlled environment, Red Flag enables aircrews to hone their skills, which is crucial given that studies have shown the first ten combat missions pose the highest risks.' Winterbottom stressed the importance of the exercises in strengthening cooperation and partnerships between partner air forces. 'Red Flag-Nellis 25-2 exemplifies how international collaboration transforms our air combat capabilities, as diverse units come together to enhance operational readiness and foster long-term relationships,' he said. Short link :
