‘Anatolian Eagle 4’ Launched with Participation of Saudi Tornado Fighters
abdollah al-haida Asharq Al Awsat 31 May 2016
http://english.aawsat.com/2016/05/article55351718/anatolian-eagle-4-launched-participation-saudi-tornado-fighters

Riyadh- Saudi royal air forces are trying to prove their expertise in
realistic warfare environment through the “Anatolian Eagle 4” multilateral
military maneuvers launched on Monday in the Turkish city of Konya.

The 20-day-long maneuvers enlist air forces from 11 countries, including
Saudi Arabia, U.S., Germany, and Qatar and are to last until June 10.

The exercises are said to be one of the biggestof their kind in the world.

In a statement to highlight the Saudi participation in the drill, Col. Staff
Ali bin Dhafer al-Omari, Commander of the Saudi Royal Air forces group, said
that it is the second time Saudi air forces, which are taking part in the
drill for the fourth time in a row, participate with the Tornado fighters in
this event.

The Saudi Arabian air force has dispatched a number of its Tornado warplanes
to multinational aerial war games underway in Turkey.

The fighters flew to the Konya Air Base in the southern Turkish city of
Konya on Tuesday to join the so-called Anatolian Eagle maneuvers.

Commander Omari was at the reception accompanied by a number of other
commanders.

Al-Omari said the joint exercise aims to improve the skills of all military
and administrative personnel as well as technicians.

Al-Omari added that all personnel have arrived fully prepared from King
Abdulaziz Airbase to participate in the exercises. He added that the RSAF is
participating in one of the most important military training and that
everything was professionally prepared following safety rules.

“Anatolian Eagle” military training and maneuvers are worldly renowned for
professionalism and defense and attack exercises.

In addition to that, they are also known for the engaging operations and
cooperation between air forces during military operations.

It is only one of dozens of trainings, military exercises, and maneuvers
that RSAF participated in the last few years. Analysts believe that this
shows seriousness in dealing with international threats.

Training Center of these maneuvers is the best and only center in Europe
that can mimic an actual war zone; trainings vary from simple air wars to
more complex ones at the end of the sessions.

By participating with a number of neighboring countries, RSAF aims to
improve its expertise in international maneuvers as well as enrich and
increase cooperation among international forces.

Not to forget the exchange of military experiences in order to meet the
needs of joint military actions.

RSAF has advanced technologies that enable its staff and pilots of reaching
the highest levels of professionalism.

By participating in “Anatolian Eagle 4”, RSAF benefits from change of
environment and weather that enriches its staff experience in dealing with
situations under all circumstances.