His Majesty King Hamad, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, has asserted that Bahrain today stands more united and stronger than ever, with its people standing as one behind the flag of the nation.
The King was addressing officers and servicemen of the Royal Bahraini Air Force (RBAF) and air defence units yesterday during a visit to review operational readiness and capabilities.
Upon arrival, he was received by National Security Adviser, Royal Guard Commander and Supreme Defence Council Secretary General Lieutenant General Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa; Royal Guard’s Special Operations Commander Colonel Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa; Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Theyab bin Saqr Al Nuaimi; and RBAF Commander Air Vice-Marshal Shaikh Hamad bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, along with a number of senior officers.
His Majesty inspected combat aircraft operated by the Bahrain Defence Force, which are among the most advanced of their kind in the world.
He expressed appreciation for the dedicated and valuable efforts of the RBAF servicemen in protecting Bahrain’s land, territorial waters and airspace.
He commended their combat readiness and high level of skill as they stand united in joint operations with their counterparts in air defence and various units of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) in carrying out their national duty to defend the kingdom, safeguard the security of its citizens, and protect its development process.
His Majesty affirmed that Bahrain will remain steadfast in its approach grounded in wisdom, moderation and the promotion of peace and co-operation, continuing with confidence to fulfil its national and humanitarian responsibilities while strengthening its relations with its Arab, regional, and international partners in ways that support the security and stability of the region.
He also praised the professionalism, discipline and strong sense of responsibility demonstrated by BDF servicemen across their various posts, emphasising that it will remain committed to its role.
His Majesty extended his greetings and appreciation to all officers, non-commissioned officers, and personnel serving across various posts, wishing them continued success in their duties.
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