The Royal Saudi Air Force is preparing to launch the joint air exercise "Spears of Victory 2026" next Sunday at the Air Warfare Center in the Eastern Sector. This prominent military event will witness broad participation, including all branches of the Saudi Armed Forces, the Ministry of the National Guard, the Presidency of State Security, the Unified Military Command of the Gulf Cooperation Council, and military forces from several brotherly and friendly nations, reflecting the strategic importance of this exercise.
The largest of its kind in the region
Exercise "Spears of Victory 2026" is considered one of the largest military exercises in the region, both in terms of the size of participating forces and the sophistication of combat systems used. The exercise primarily aims to strengthen military cooperation among participating nations and exchange field expertise in planning and execution, ultimately achieving the highest levels of operational integration and coordination. The exercise also seeks to unify common military concepts, which is vital for ensuring a unified and effective response to various security challenges.
Air Warfare Center: A Global Training Environment
These maneuvers are of particular importance given their location at the Eastern Sector Air Warfare Center, one of the most advanced training facilities in the Middle East. The center provides an operational environment that accurately simulates modern warfare, allowing aircrews and technicians to test their capabilities in conditions similar to real combat. This advanced environment contributes to honing combat skills, testing the efficiency of systems and weapons, and evaluating complex tactical plans, thereby enhancing the forces' readiness to defend the security and stability of the region.
Scenarios simulating modern warfare
From January 18 to February 5, the exercise will feature a wide range of mixed tactical operations. The maneuvers will not be limited to traditional air combat but will extend to modern warfare domains such as electronic and cyber warfare, within a multidimensional operational environment. This focus is in response to the nature of emerging threats that require the integration of firepower and technological capabilities. The exercise will assess modern military tactics and enhance the efficiency of support personnel to ensure superiority on future battlefields.
Strategic and regional dimensions
The importance of "Spears of Victory" extends beyond its training aspect; it carries strategic dimensions that reflect the commitment of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the participating countries to maintaining regional and international peace and security. By integrating forces from different sectors and multiple countries, the exercise reinforces the concept of joint operations and strategic deterrence, emphasizing the high level of readiness to address any potential threats that could affect the stability of the region and its vital resources.
