The Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) is participating in the “Sindh Shield 2024” military exercise in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.

The departing group was bid farewell Friday by RSAF Commander Lieutenant General Turki bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz at King Abdulaziz Air Base in the Eastern Sector.

The RSAF Commander inspected the equipment involved in the exercise and received a briefing on the readiness of the air, technical, and support crews.

The RSAF is participating with six Tornado aircraft, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.

The RSAF Commander emphasized that the participation aims to strengthen relations and cooperation with Pakistani forces and other participating countries, showcase the capabilities and professionalism of the RSAF, and provide air and support crews with valuable combat experience in irregular and electronic warfare environments.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, represented by its Air Force, is participating in the “Sindh Shield 2024” exercise alongside the host nation, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, as well as forces from the Arab Republic of Egypt and the Republic of Turkiye.