Joint Jordanian-Egyptian exercise ‘Aqaba 7’ starts

AMMAN — The joint Jordanian-Egyptian drill “Aqaba 7” was launched in Egypt, continuing a series of joint military exercises between the two countries, Khaberni reported.اضافة اعلان

The drill, which began on Saturday, aims to strengthen the military cooperation between the two countries, exchange expertise in the fields of planning, practical implementation, control and follow-up, and develop the defense capabilities in traditional and non-conventional warfare.

It helps raise the military’s combat capability and readiness, and increases coordination among participating armed forces, to face regional challenges.

The 12-day exercise, during which a number of events and activities will be held, according to plans prepared in advance with the brotherly Egyptian armed forces, to meet the goals set by the leaderships of the two countries.

Participants from the Jordan  Armed Forces Arab Army arrived Friday in Egypt and were received upon arrival by the head of the Egyptian Southern Military Region Training Division Brigadier Brig Gen Ibrahim Abu Al-Naga and several Egyptian Armed Forces officers.

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