Saudi Air Force to Participate in Cobra Warrior 25-1 Exercise in the UK
Saudi Air Force to deploy F-15SA aircraft in joint exercise with UK and allied forces from Qatar, Turkey, and France.
The Royal Saudi Air Force will take part in the Cobra Warrior 25-1 exercise in the United Kingdom, scheduled from February twenty-four to March fourteen, 2025. The exercise will be held at several bases including RAF Waddington, RAF Coningsby, RAF Lakenheath, and RAF Mildenhall.
A farewell ceremony was held at King Khalid Air Base in the southern Asir region, where Commander Lt. Gen. Turki bin Bandar congratulated departing aircrews and emphasized the importance of the exercise for strengthening cooperation with the British Royal Air Force and other participating forces.
The Saudi Air Force will participate with a number of F-15SA aircraft and other systems, while forces from Qatar, Turkey, and France are also set to take part.
The exercise aims to showcase the capabilities, professionalism, and readiness of the Saudi Air Force, and to provide aircrews with enhanced combat experience in complex operational environments.