Hanoi:The opening ceremony for ‘Falcons Meet – 2026,’ a joint tactical flight exercise involving aircraft and air defense assets of the Air Forces of Azerbaijan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), took place in Azerbaijan.
According to Azeri-Press news agency, the event was held at an aviation base of the Azerbaijan Air Force. During the ceremony, participants honored the memory of Shehids who sacrificed their lives for the Motherland with a minute of silence, accompanied by the National Anthems of both countries.
Major General Zaur Rustamov addressed the attendees, emphasizing the significance of the exercise and wishing the participants success. The joint tactical flight exercise is being conducted under the Protocol of the first meeting of the Joint Military Cooperation Committee signed between Azerbaijan and the UAE.
Participants received detailed briefings on the exercise scenario and upcoming tasks as part of the event program. A video showcasing the activities of the Air Force was also presented. The ceremony concluded with an exchange of gifts, a commemorative photo session, and an aircraft inspection.