RBAF concludes participation in Gulf Shield Exercise 2026

TDT | Manama

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The Royal Bahraini Air Force (RBAF) concluded its participation in the Gulf Shield Exercise 2026, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with the participation of all member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The exercise forms part of efforts to strengthen regional defence cooperation and enhance combat readiness, with activities that included advanced operational scenarios featuring simulations of multidimensional aerial and missile threats, alongside joint air manoeuvres and integrated field drills, aimed at improving interoperability, strengthening command and control systems, and enhancing operational efficiency within a joint operational environment.

The exercise was implemented to develop specialised military capabilities and enhance combat readiness in addressing current, emerging, and future threats, while consolidating joint defence and flexible deterrence concepts.