Saudi Gazette report

ABHA — The Royal Saudi Air Force will participate in the Cobra Warrior 25-1 exercise, which will be held in the United Kingdom alongside the forces of a number of friendly countries.

A farewell party was given at King Khalid Air Base in the southern Asir region to the Air force members leaving for the UK to participate in the exercise. Addressing them, Commander of the Air Force Lt. Gen. Turki bin Bandar congratulated them on the honor of representing the homeland. He urged them to represent it in the best way, do their best and benefit from the exercise, and apply the highest safety standards.

Lt. Gen. Turki stressed that participation in this exercise aims to strengthen relations and cooperation with the British Royal Air Force and other participating forces. It will highlight the capabilities, professionalism and readiness of the Saudi Air Force, and gain more combat experience for aircrews and support in a complex war environment.

It is noteworthy that Cobra Warrior 25/1 exercise which will be held from February 24 to March 14 at several bases in the UK. The main base for the exercise is RAF Waddington, in addition to RAF Coningsby, RAF Lakenheath and RAF Mildenhall.

The Saudi Air Force is participating with a number of F-15SA aircraft, in addition to many systems from the Air Force of the host country, the United Kingdom, and the participating countries include Qatar, Turkey, and France