Hanoi:The ‘Falcons Meet – 2026’ joint tactical flight exercise has commenced, featuring aircraft and air defense assets from the Air Forces of Azerbaijan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The opening ceremony took place at an aviation base of the Azerbaijan Air Force.
According to Azeri-Press news agency, the ceremony honored the memory of Shehids who sacrificed their lives for the Motherland with a minute of silence. The National Anthems of both the Republic of Azerbaijan and the UAE were performed during the event.
Major General Zaur Rustamov spoke at the ceremony, emphasizing the exercise’s significance and wishing the participants success. The joint tactical flight exercise is being carried out under the Protocol of the first meeting of the Joint Military Cooperation Committee signed between Azerbaijan and the UAE.
Participants in the event received a detailed briefing on the exercise scenario and the tasks ahead. A video showcasing the Air Force’s activities was also presented. The event concluded with an exchange of gifts, a commemorative photo, and an aircraft inspection.