December 28, 2022
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Sheikh Khaled, Jordanian CP witness joint military drill

The exercise, which included a daytime attack drill by the Zayed (LeClerc) Tank company, aims to develop the capabilities and combat skills of the participating forces…reports Asian Lite News

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Member of Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Office, and Prince Al-Hussein bin Abdullah II, Crown Prince of Jordan, witnessed a joint military tactical exercise between the armed forces of the UAE and Jordan, which took place in a training field in Abu Dhabi.

The exercise, which included a daytime attack drill by the Zayed (LeClerc) Tank company, aims to develop the capabilities and combat skills of the participating forces, in addition to qualifying and training them to operate under various conditions and across different scenarios.

Sheikh Khaled and the Jordanian Crown Prince listened to a briefing on the activities of the exercise, which included several joint exercises, including the activities of the planning and execution operations, which showcased the newly acquired combat skills and the quality of training that the participating forces received, as well as their high level of coordination and harmony in executing joint military operations.

The meeting also touched on the importance of expanding the scope of the UAE-Jordan cooperation and partnership across various vital sectors that act as developmental drivers.

The meeting was attended by Humaid Obaid Abu Shabas, President of the Supreme Audit Institution; Staff Lieutenant General Issa Saif bin Ablan Al Mazrouei, Deputy Chief of Staff of the UAE Armed Forces; Major General Saeed Rashid Al Shehhi, Commander of the UAE Land Forces; Nassar Habashneh, Ambassador of Jordan to the UAE; Dr. Zaid Baqain, Director of the Office of the Crown Prince of Jordan; and a number of officials.

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