"The aim of conducting the manoeuvres is to improve combat capabilities and practice implementing operational plans and obtaining a suitable model for the battle, in real conditions and by using different types of aircraft," the commander was quoted as saying by Al-Masdar News.
As quoted by Arab regional e-newspaper Al-Masdar, Nasirzadeh said that the drills would last for two days and span across seven airfields.
According to Nasirzadeh, the exercise will engage combat aircraft, bombers and drones.
