The Royal Saudi Air Force and the Tunisian Air Force have for the first time conducted a joint air exercise, which was held at the Sidi Ahmed Air Base in Bizerte, Tunisia. Saudi aircraft, including six F-15C and F-15D Eagles from 34 Squadron based at Taif Air Base, and an A330 MRTT from 24 Squadron based at Al Kharj Air Base, arrived in Tunisia on October 1. The exercise concluded on October 7 with a closing ceremony that included joint air-to-air combat simulations with Tunisian and Saudi aircraft, including Tunisian F-5s. The Saudi Ministry of Defence said the exercise aimed to share experience and raise combat readiness. The two countries have enjoyed close ties for a number of years, with Tunisia joining a Saudi-led military alliance in 2015. Guy Martin
