(Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - The Syrian Air Force and Air Defense on Tuesday conducted a live fire demonstration with the participation of formations of Air Force fighters, fighter bombers, fire support helicopters and the Air Defense formations.
The demonstration was aimed at testing the combat capability and readiness of the Air Force and Air Defense to confront any possible aggression that might target Syria's land and airspace.
According to Syria's state-run agency SANA, the participant formations showed a high level of coordination and cooperation under conditions similar to a real battle.
The fire demonstration included a successful airdrop operation by the Special Forces, which showed a qualitative level of training and ability to carry out tasks under various conditions.
In parallel, the Navy conducted an operational tactical maneuver with live fire, as part of the combat training plan of the Navy for 2011.
Marine and coastal missiles participated in the maneuver under conditions similar to a real battle. The maneuver demonstrated the naval forces' ability to repulse any possible aggression under various conditions.
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20 December 2011 - 20:30
News ID: 285368
The Syrian Air Force and Air Defense on Tuesday conducted a live fire demonstration with the participation of formations of Air Force fighters, fighter bombers, fire support helicopters and the Air Defense formations.
