Thursday 08 / January / 2026
Al Mussanah: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the Supreme Commander, today visited Al Mussanah Air Base of the Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO).
Upon the arrival of the Royal motorcade at Al Mussanah Air Base, His Majesty was received by Air Vice Marshal Khamis bin Hammad Al Ghafri, Commander of the Royal Air Force of Oman, in addition to the Commander of Al Mussanah Air Base and senior wing and squadron commanders.
During the visit, His Majesty the Supreme Commander listened to a briefing about the Royal Air Force of Oman, its advanced military capabilities, modern aerial assets and its pivotal national role.
His Majesty toured the various facilities at Al Mussanah Air Base and inspected models of the specialized aerial systems of RAFO.
His Majesty the Sultan further toured an exhibition where he was briefed about the latest military hardware and advanced machinery of RAFO, as well as the strategic plans to train specialized national personnel in the maintenance and sustainability of aerial military systems.
At the conclusion of the visit, a commemorative photo was taken for His Majesty the Supreme Commander with the personnel of Al Mussanah Air Base.
This Royal visit serves as a high mark of appreciation for the Royal Air Force of Oman and its personnel. It coincides with the 67th anniversary of RAFO’s establishment. It highlights the continuous modernization under the Renewed Renaissance, which has transformed the RAFO into a modern, integrated force.
RAFO does not only protect the nation's airspace but also provides critical logistical support to other military units, security forces, and civilian institutions.
The visit underscored the qualitative and quantitative achievements of RAFO that reflect the comprehensive development in the nation.
