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Saudi Arabia Kicks Off Spears of Victory 2026 Exercise

January 19, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Saudi Arabia hosts Spears of Victory 2026 exercise.
Exercise focuses on joint air operations in electronic warfare environment.
15 countries participate, including US, UK, and Pakistan.

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Strategic Implications

This exercise may signal Saudi Arabia's growing emphasis on joint air operations and electronic warfare capabilities, which could strengthen its defense posture in the region. The participation of multiple countries suggests a deepening of international defense cooperation, which may have implications for regional security dynamics.

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What Happened

Multinational Drill Tests Joint Air Operations In Electronic Warfare

The Royal Saudi Air Force is leading the Spears of Victory 2026 exercise, a multinational air and joint-forces drill designed to strengthen joint operational integration and combat readiness. The exercise, which runs from January 18 to February 5, 2026, involves 15 countries, including the US, UK, and Pakistan, and focuses on joint air operations in an electronic warfare environment. The drill is part of Saudi Arabia’s efforts to enhance its defense capabilities, and its timing coincides with deepening US-Saudi defense cooperation, including a potential sale of F-35 stealth fighter jets to the kingdom. The exercise was reported by AeroTime.

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