The Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) is participating in the multinational air exercise “Desert Flag”, at Al Dhafra Air Base in the UAE.

The annual multilateral air exercise is taking place from 19 April to 10 May 2024.

RSAF Commander Lt. General Prince Turki bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz Al Saud saw off earlier this week, at King Faisal Air Base in the northern sector, the Saudi team participating in the drill, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.

He was briefed by the Commander of the Air Force team on the readiness of the team and equipment. He met with the members of the team and urged them to exercise utmost effort to fully benefit from the exercise, to do honor to RSAF and to strive to maintain the air force distinction in all forums, highlighting the importance of commitment to safety standards.

The RSAF Commander stressed that the “Desert Flag” is one of the important exercises in the region, adding that RSAF will participate in the exercise with the F-15SA aircraft, with all its air, technical and support crews. He added that the participation will enable exchange of military experience, boost readiness and combat efficiency, and strengthen relations with the participating forces.

In addition to UAE and Saudi Arabia, France, Kuwait, Australia, the UK, Bahrain, Morocco, Spain, the Republic of Korea, and the US will participate in the exercise.