The “Victory Spears 2025” military exercise commenced Monday at the Air Warfare Center in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

Branches of the Saudi Armed Forces, the Ministry of National Guard, the Presidency of State Security (PSS), and forces from 15 friendly nations are participating in the exercise.

The exercise aims to enhance combat readiness and exchange expertise in planning and executing joint and combined tactical operations, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.

The exercise will run from 27 January 27 to 6 February, and feature participation from 15 countries, including Bahrain, Greece, France, Qatar, the UK, US, UAE, and Pakistan. Seven additional nations (Australia, Egypt, Italy, Jordan, Morocco, South Korea, and Spain) are taking part as observers,

Air Force Major General Mohammed bin Ali Al-Omari, the Exercise Commander, said the aim was to enhance combat readiness, foster the exchange of expertise in planning and execution, and unify the concept of joint military action.

The exercise will focus on addressing current and emerging threats, advancing tactical capabilities, and promoting joint operational strategies, he added.

Participating forces will engage in complex tactical operations designed to simulate threats in an advanced electronic warfare environment, according to SPA.