Saudi Defense Ministry to Launch “Rumah Al-Nasr” War Simulation Exercise

The Ministry of Defense, represented by the Royal Saudi Air Force, with the participation of the Royal Saudi Land Forces, the Royal Saudi Navy and the Royal Saudi Air Defense Forces, is planning to launch the ‘Rumah Al-Nasr’ exercise to be held at the Air War Center in the eastern sector of the Kingdom from 31 January to 11 February 2021.

In preparation for the start of the exercise, all participating air systems have arrived at King Abdulaziz Air Base. The ‘Rumah Al-Nasr’ exercise is considered one of the important joint exercises, where the Air Force participates with other branches of the Saudi Armed Forces, so as to increase its preparedness level, enhance joint action, raise combat efficiency and exchange experiences, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). Noteworthy, the Air War Center at King Abdulaziz Air Base is one of the most advanced air centers, as it provides a very real combat environment, and an advanced ability to train air crew, technical and support services as in reality similar to modern warfare. The Air Base also contributes to the development and modernization of combat plans against potential threats. In addition, it also contributes to the development of and assessment of the capabilities of the air force, and tests and evaluates systems and weapons in terms of their effectiveness and impact.