The Spears of Victory 2026 exercise kicks off in Saudi Arabia with the participation of 15 countries

Spears of Victory 2026 exercise , one of the largest joint military exercises in the region. This event features broad participation from various branches of the Saudi Armed Forces (Land, Air, Naval, and Air Defense), in addition to the Ministry of the National Guard, the Presidency of State Security, and the Unified Military Command of the Gulf Cooperation Council, along with military forces from 15 brotherly and friendly nations.

The importance of a sophisticated training strategy and environment

The “Spears of Victory 2026” exercise is of paramount strategic importance due to its timing and the scale of international participation. These maneuvers serve as a vital platform for strengthening military partnerships and deepening defense cooperation among participating nations. The Air Warfare Center in the Eastern Sector is a state-of-the-art training facility that provides an environment simulating modern warfare, allowing participating forces to test their capabilities in complex and realistic operational conditions. This directly contributes to enhancing the combat readiness of aircrews, technical personnel, and support staff.

The objectives of the exercise and keeping pace with modern warfare

The exercise primarily aims to unify common military concepts and exchange combat experience in the planning and execution of tactical operations. In light of evolving warfare methods, “Spears of Victory 2026” focuses on:

• Executing highly precise joint and mixed tactical operations.
• Assessing the readiness of forces to deal with current and emerging threats.
• electronic and cyber warfare concepts into combat scenarios reflects an awareness of the importance of the technological dimension in modern battles.

International coalition to enhance regional security

The list of participating countries reflects the international significance of this exercise, with forces from the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Pakistan, Malaysia, and Bangladesh, in addition to the Arab states of Bahrain, Jordan, Morocco, Oman, and Qatar. This substantial international presence sends a clear message about these countries' commitment to supporting regional and international security and stability, and to enhancing operational coordination and integration to ensure the readiness of forces to operate within unified international coalitions.

Continuous development of defense capabilities

The exercise encompasses not only air sorties and field maneuvers, but also specialized academic lectures and workshops aimed at developing combat plans and testing the effectiveness of systems and weapons. This integrated effort underscores the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's leading role in organizing and managing major military exercises, and its ongoing commitment to developing its armed forces and enhancing their readiness to defend the nation's resources and contribute to maintaining global peace.