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Pakistan and Saudi Arabia Conclude Al Battar-II Counterterrorism Exercise in Tabuk

The drills followed September’s mutual-defence pact, signaling a push to deepen security cooperation.

Overview

  • The exercise ran from November 18 to 26 and was staged in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
  • Elite units from Pakistan’s Special Services Group and the Royal Saudi Land Forces took part in the training.
  • Scenarios emphasized urban operations, IED countermeasures, and integrated tactical simulations to sharpen interoperability.
  • Officials said all training objectives were met, citing high standards of professionalism and operational skill.
  • Senior commanders attended the closing ceremony, as Saudi military leadership recently voiced intent to further elevate defence collaboration.