Accra:The ‘Falcons Meet – 2026′ joint tactical flight exercise held a Distinguished Visitors’ Day, attended by high-ranking officials from the Azerbaijan Ministry of Defense, including Minister of Defense Colonel General Zakir Hasanov. The event featured a commemorative ceremony for Martyrs and the national anthems of Azerbaijan and the UAE.
According to Azeri-Press news agency, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov received a briefing on the exercise’s objectives and phases, as well as the forces and assets involved. The exercise aims to strengthen military cooperation, enhance interoperability, and improve operational capabilities between the Air Forces of Azerbaijan and the UAE.
More than 600 service members from both countries are participating in the exercise. The Azerbaijan Army has deployed three air defense systems, two electronic warfare systems, and 20 aviation assets. Meanwhile, the UAE Armed Forces have contributed six combat aircraft, one transport aircraft, and three helicopters.
During the Distinguished Visitors’ Day, attendees observed the exercise in progress, including a flypast by aviation assets from both countries carrying their national flags. The ‘Falcons Meet – 2026’ exercise, which began on October 12, includes offensive and defensive air operations and search-and-rescue missions under combat conditions. The professionalism of the participants has been highly praised.
The event concluded with a display of the aviation assets involved in the exercise.