Washington, DC – The US Air Force, operating under the US Central Command (CENTCOM), announced its intention to conduct a multi-day air exercise aimed at testing
and enhancing the combat readiness of its air force and improving its ability to rapidly deploy and sustain operations in various parts of the Middle East.
The Ninth Air Force, also known as Central Air Force, stated that the exercise focuses on improving the efficiency of asset and personnel deployment,
strengthening regional partnerships, and enhancing preparedness to execute flexible and rapid responses to evolving operational conditions.
complex operating environments
It explained that the exercise aims to verify the ability of air units to operate
in complex operational environments while maintaining the highest standards of safety and precision.
According to the statement, the exercise will include deploying U.S. teams to
a number of emergency locations, testing rapid deployment procedures for aircraft and personnel,
and conducting takeoff and landing operations using small, efficient logistical support packages,
ensuring a reduced operational footprint while maintaining combat readiness.
The exercises will also include integrated, multinational command and control operations across a wide geographic area.
Combat sorties in difficult conditions
The commander of U.S. Air Forces Central Command and commander of the Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve (CENTCOM),
Air Chief Marshal Derek France, stated that these exercises demonstrate the ability of U.S. pilots and personnel to deploy, operate,
and conduct combat sorties in challenging conditions, safely and accurately, and in coordination with regional partners.
He added that the primary objective is to ensure force readiness and availability at the right time and place.
The command emphasized that all maneuver activities will be conducted with the consent of the host nations and in full coordination
with civil and military aviation authorities, while adhering to national sovereignty and prioritizing safety standards.
The U.S. Air Force indicated that these exercises reflect the United States’ commitment to the security and defense of the region alongside its allies,
and contribute to deterring threats and reducing the risk of miscalculation, in line with its principle of “peace through strength.”
