International Edition

International Edition

Podcasts Newsletters Follow us Alerts App Video

Arab Showcase Weekend

Road to Net Zero

Music & On-stage

Fashion & Beauty

Road to Net Zero

Music & On-stage

Fashion & Beauty

The king commended the high level of co-ordination and professionalism shown by the military and air force, and expressed pride in their advanced level of preparations.

King Abdullah II on Monday joined Jordan's armed forces in an exercise simulating the elimination of terrorist elements and smugglers. All photos: Jordan News Agency

Upon arrival at the location of the drill, the king was received by Maj Gen Yousef Hneiti, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and commander of the King Abdullah II Special Forces Group.

The exercise included reconnaissance missions by snipers and how to deal with surprise targets, with the goal of providing support for the country's Border Guards unit.

It also featured the use of various firearms with aerial cover provided by helicopters to intercept targets beyond the operation’s area.

The king commended the high level of co-ordination and professionalism shown by the military and air force, and expressed pride in their advanced level of preparations.

King Abdullah II on Monday joined Jordan's armed forces in an exercise simulating the elimination of terrorist elements and smugglers. All photos: Jordan News Agency

Upon arrival at the location of the drill, the king was received by Maj Gen Yousef Hneiti, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and commander of the King Abdullah II Special Forces Group.

The exercise included reconnaissance missions by snipers and how to deal with surprise targets, with the goal of providing support for the country's Border Guards unit.

It also featured the use of various firearms with aerial cover provided by helicopters to intercept targets beyond the operation’s area.

The king commended the high level of co-ordination and professionalism shown by the military and air force, and expressed pride in their advanced level of preparations.

Jordan's King Abdullah II takes part in special forces exercise - in pictures

Night Hawk drill was part of preparations for fortify Jordan's borders and keep out terrorists and smugglers

The National

February 22, 2022

Listen In English
Listen In Arabic

Copy link
Share on X
Share on Facebook
Share on LinkedIn
Share on WhatsApp
Share on Email
Print
Other

Middle East Today

The must read newsletter for the region

By signing up, I agree to The National's privacy policy

Middle East Today